Teaching Asssistant

THE WINSTEDT SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winstead School invites an Assistant Teacher (SEN Support) to join our team in Singapore. You will support high-quality teaching and student well-being under the Head of School, working with teachers and therapy/pastoral care staff to implement personalised strategies for diverse learners.

Collaborative teamwork, calm professionalism and a commitment to inclusive education are essential as you help students access learning, build independence and confidence across the school day.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Education, Special Educational Needs, Psychology, Child Development or a related field.
• Experience working with children or young people with diverse learning needs.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices and student support strategies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Calm, patient and flexible approach to supporting students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Good organisational and classroom support skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support students within lessons to access learning and engage successfully in classroom activities.
• Work with individual students and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist with implementing personalised learning strategies and classroom accommodations.
• Support students with organisation, attention, communication, emotional regulation and task completion where required.
• Reinforce teacher instructions and help break learning into manageable steps for students.
• Encourage student independence, confidence and resilience.
• Promote positive engagement and participation within lessons and school activities.
• Support practical, social and emotional development alongside academic learning.
• Support inclusive practices for students with diverse learning needs (e.g., autism, ADHD).
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students based on trust and encouragement.
• Help maintain a calm, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Support students with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school expectations and student support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and TPC staff to support student well-being and development.
• Maintain student dignity, confidentiality and emotional safety at all times.
• Support teachers in preparing learning materials and classroom resources.
• Assist with classroom organisation and maintaining an effective learning environment.
• Support supervision during lessons, break times, transitions, activities or school events where required.
• Assist with monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to observations and discussions regarding student development and support needs.
• Help facilitate practical, creative or hands-on learning activities where appropriate.

Skills

SEN support

Differentiation

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom support

Education

Diploma/Degree in Education or SEN

Psychology

Job description

Job Description: The Assistant Teacher (SEN Support) is responsible to the Head of School for supporting high-quality teaching,learningand student well-being across the school, in alignment with the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and strategic priorities.

The role involves working closely with teachers and the wider school team to support students with diverse learning needs, helping to create inclusive,engagingand well-supported learning environments where students can access learning successfully and develop confidence and independence.

Working collaboratively with class teachers, Therapy and Pastoral Care (TPC) staff and school leaders, the Assistant Teacher supports the implementation of personalised strategies, interventions and classroom adaptations that respond to the individual needs of students.

The role contributes to a safe,respectfuland inclusive learning environment, while supporting the holistic development of all learners.

Responsibilities:

1. Student Support and Learning

• Support students within lessons to access learning and engage successfully in classroom activities.
• Work with individual students and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assistin implementing personalised learning strategies and classroom accommodations.
• Support students with organisation, attention, communication, emotionalregulationand task completion whererequired.
• Reinforce teacher instructions and help break learning into manageable steps for students.
• Encourage student independence,confidenceand resilience.
• Promote positive engagement and participation within lessons and school activities.
• Support practical,socialand emotional development alongside academic learning.

2. Inclusive Practice & Well-being

• Support inclusive practices for students with diverse learning needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning differences).
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students based on trust,consistencyand encouragement.
• Helpmaintaina calm,safeand supportive learning environment.
• Support students with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with school expectations and student support plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and TPC staff to support student well-being and development.
• Maintainstudent dignity,confidentialityand emotional safetyat all times.

3. Classroom & Teacher Support

• Support teachers in preparing learning materials and classroom resources.
• Assist with classroom organisation andmaintainingan effective learning environment.
• Support supervision during lessons, break times, transitions,activitiesor school events whererequired.
• Assist with monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers.
• Contribute to observations and discussionsregardingstudent development and support needs.
• Helpfacilitatepractical,creativeor hands-on learning activities whereappropriate.

4. Communication & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with teachers, TPC staff and school leaders to support student learning and well-being.
• Participatein meetings, training and professional learning opportunities asrequired.
• Maintainprofessional and respectful communication with students,staffand parents.
• Contribute positively to the wider school culture and team environment.

5. Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold professional standards and act as a positive role model within the school community.
• Maintainconfidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and development.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies and proceduresat all times.
• Support school activities,eventsand programmes whererequired.

Homeroom Responsibilities:

1.Pastoral Lead

Build strong relationships,establishclearexpectationsand support positive behaviour.

• Consistent routines and expectationsevidentacross lessons and transitions
• Classroom environment is organised, purposeful and reflects current learning
• Behaviour is managed proactivelywith clear follow-through and minimal escalation

2. Teaching & Developmental Oversight

Deliver core curriculum andmaintainoversight of progress across subjects.

• Planning shows clear progression,differentiationand alignment with curriculum expectations
• Regular review of student work and assessment data across subjects
• Concernsidentifiedearly and acted upon (e.g. intervention, discussion with specialists)

3. Family Communication

Serve as the primary contact for parentsregardingoverall progress and wellbeing.

• Timely and professional responses to parent communication
• Termly reviews/reporting areaccurate,clearand aligned with school expectations
• Communication reflects a balanced view of progress,wellbeingand next steps

4. Collaboration & Professional Practice

Ensure alignment across staff and consistency in student support.

• WISPs are implemented consistently and referenced in planning and support
• Effective communication with subject teachers and therapy teams (evidence of follow-up)
• Registers,recordsand classroom environment are consistentlymaintainedto a high standard

Requirements:

• MinimumDiploma or Degree in Education, Special Educational Needs, Psychology, ChildDevelopmentor a related field
• Experience working with children or young people with diverse learning needs
• Understanding of inclusive education practices and student support strategies
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Calm, patient and flexible approach to supporting students
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Good organisational and classroom support skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and student well-being Professional integrity and commitment to the values of theSchool