Temporary Teaching Asssistant (1-2 weeks) #ESY

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a versatile school assistant to support Students by working in groups with the teacher, conducting guided reading, leading activities, supervising play, and assisting learners with additional needs.

For Teachers, you will prepare materials, set up displays, help organise classrooms, and participate in IEP or progress discussions while sharing responsibility for every pupil's progress and wellbeing, including pastoral tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead group activities during rotations/stations to support learning objectives across curriculum areas.
• Provide assistance to individual students with additional needs, either within main activities or by working on IEP targets.
• Take joint responsibility with the class teacher for the educational progress and wellbeing of every student in the class.
• Assist with organising the classroom and creating displays, such as labels and signs, to ensure a high‑quality learning environment.
• Support pastoral life by promoting pupil wellbeing and participating in school routines like breaks, outings, and health and safety duties.

Job description

To Students:

• Work with groups of students alongside and under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Conduct guided reading sessions with learning objectives set by the teacher.
• Lead group activities during rotations/stations to support the main learning objectives across various curriculum areas.
• Oversee educational games or free play in Early Years and Primary settings.
• Provide assistance to individual students with additional needs, either within main activities or by working on specific IEP targets.
• Assist students in developing individual and collaborative study skills, including rephrasing instructions, reinterpretation, and applying behaviour management strategies.
• Accompany and supervise students as they transition between class and specialist lessons.

To Teachers:

• Prepare materials and activities for lessons, including laminating, photocopying, and setting up games, in line with lesson plans and learning objectives.
• Assist with organising the classroom and creating displays, such as preparing labels, signs, and other practical tasks to ensure a high-quality learning environment.
• Help with arranging classrooms before each term begins and dismantling and packing up at the end of the academic year.
• Take joint responsibility with the class teacher for the educational progress and well-being of every student in the class.
• Takes part in IEP conferences and reviews, working with parents, School Leadership, Inclusion Coordinators, and other professionals or stakeholders involved with the student.

Pastoral & Supervision:

• To take a proactive role in the pastoral life of the children in the school, working with teachers and senior leaders, promoting the general progress and wellbeing of all pupils in our care; participating in the reward and sanction of pupils, and implementing the School's Behaviour and Discipline policy.
• Take responsibility for students' physical needs while encouraging their independence, such as assisting with changing for PE lessons or water play.
• Accompany students to the medical room and keep the class teacher informed of any accidents or illnesses.
• Carry out break and lunch duties according to the school duty rota.
• Perform bus duties following school guidelines for health and safety.
• Accompany teachers and students on educational outings.