Teaching Assistant (German Speaking Classes)

GESS - German European School Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for a Teaching Assistant to enhance classroom activities and student care. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in German and good English skills, as well as a passion for working with young children.

This role involves collaborating with teachers, parents, and students to create a positive learning environment, planning activities, and ensuring child supervision. Candidates should have experience in play-based curricula and engaging with children.

Qualifications

• Proficient in German and English for communication.
• Experience with hands-on, inquiry-led, and play-based curricula.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and student care.
• Plan and prepare classroom activities with the teacher.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Proficiency in German (spoken & written)

Good English skills (spoken & written)

Experience in teaching hands-on and inquiry-led approaches

Positive working attitude and teamwork ability

Autonomous and reliable

Job description

Teaching Assistant

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support classroom activities, student care and collaborative planning.

Responsibilities

• Embrace all aspects of school life.
• Show enthusiasm and passion when working with children.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, parents and children to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Develop respectful relationships with children, parents and teachers.
• Be responsible and accountable for the supervision of children at all times.
• Plan and prepare classroom activities, portfolios and school events with classroom teacher.
• Work cohesively with parents and other members of the school community.
• Assist in the routine care of children.
• Communicate with parents, teachers and school community.
• Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
• Attend staff meetings, collaborative planning meetings and other school events, when required, e.g. professional development.

Requirements

• Proficiency in German (spoken & written), as the class will be conducted in German.
• Good English skills (spoken & written), as you will be interacting with English‑speaking students.
• Engaging and attentive disposition with a passion and talent to work with young children.
• Experience in teaching hands‑on and inquiry‑led approaches as well as in a play‑based curriculum.
• Friendly and welcoming manner when approaching people.
• Strong work ethic, positive working attitude and a great team player.
• Excellent German language knowledge (spoken & written).
• Good English language knowledge for working with English‑speaking children.
• Autonomous, reliable and joyful working with children.
• Engaged and attentive personality with passion for working with small children.
• Experience in applying practice‑based and research‑based approaches as well as in a play‑based curriculum.
• Proactive personality with high work ethic, positive attitude and strong teamwork ability.

Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding

We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. Our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. We conduct thorough background checks on all candidates, including criminal background checks for all countries lived and worked in over the past ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to satisfactory completion of such checks. Our school prioritises the safety and well‑being of our students.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.