Teaching Assistant for Learning Development Department

ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL LTD.

invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support students socially, emotionally and academically within the Learning Development Department at Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School. The role starts January 2027 and involves assisting teachers, differentiating instruction, and contributing to a positive school environment within a Catholic & Lasallian context.

Qualifications

• Provide individual or small-group support to selected students.
• Differentiate lesson content and scaffold tasks.
• Facilitate staff training to promote language development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and interventions for a group of students as directed by Head of Learning Development Department.
• Plan a programme of support with guidance and deadlines.
• Regularly liaise with Head of Learning Development Department on progress.
• Assist with differentiation of lesson content and tasks.
• Liaise with staff training to promote language development and language skills.
• Add observations to individual learner profiles and inform teacher planning.
• Develop and maintain home–school partnership and inform parents of progress.
• Attend professional learning and coaching sessions with Head of Learning Development Department.

Job description

Appointment : Teaching Assistant

Reporting to : Head of Learning Development Department

Commencement: January 2027

Position: FullTime

School Ethos:

Joseph’s Institution International Elementary School, a Catholic & Lasallian school that provides a quality international education for a diverse student body, rooted in the community of Singapore, is seeking a dynamic, conscientious and proactive individual to join us.

Overall Purpose:

To support the department in our mission: to support students socially, emotionally and academically to help them to achieve their potential as learners and to participate fully in school life.

The ability to support the teaching and learning of Chinese, Mathematics or Science up to IGCSE level would be a considerable advantage.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To provide support and interventions for a particular group of students individually or in small groups, as directed by the Head of the Learning Development Department
• To plan a programme of support with the guidance of the Head of the Learning Development Department to agreed deadlines and in agreed formats
• To regularly liaise with the Head of the Learning Development Department regarding the support and interventions provided
• To help with differentiating lesson content and instruction, as well as the scaffolding of tasks
• To liaise with and facilitate staff training to promote capacity of technical and academic language
• Add relevant observations and strategies used to the individual learner profiles
• Feed knowledge of the learners’ understanding of key concepts into the teacher’s assessment and planning where appropriate
• To develop and maintain a good home-school partnership with the guidance of the Head of the Learning Development Department; to consult with and inform parents of the progress, attainment and attitudes of pupils

General Responsibilities:

• To assist teachers with the well-being and safety of High School students. Any other non-teaching duties that may be assigned by the Senior School Principalor teachers
• School working hours are from 7.45am to 4.15pm.
• Promote the School’s Lasallian values
• Be a positive role model for students
• Set high expectations
• Promote cohesion and collegiality in professional relationships
• To understand and apply school policies
• To maintain professionalism and confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.This includes keeping updated on Child Protection issues and internet safetyand having a working knowledge of the pastoral care system within the school.
• Other reasonable requests made by the Principal.
• Attend professional learning and coaching sessions with the Head of the Learning Development Department
• To participate in the expected appraisal process which is geared towards professional growth and development.

Only Singaporeans and Permanent Residents need apply.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.