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Educational Assistant, Individual Needs (Term Time) - West Island School

The English Schools Foundation

  • Company Industries:Education

Job Information

  • Post Date:2022-08-31
  • Career Level:Entry Level
  • Location:Not Specified
  • Yr(s) of Exp:1 years
  • Qualification:Degree
  • Employment Type:Full Time
  • Job Function:Admin & HR  Clerical / Admin Staff  Personal / Executive Assistant  Education  Others
  • Benefits:Dental insurance, Medical insurance, Five-day work week

Job Description

West Island School is looking for Educational Assistant (EA) on a full-time basis to start from April 2022.  This is a full-time position active for 10.5 months only, summer break will be unpaid leave

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To support coursework and homework requirements, through discrete lessons, in-class support, and liaison with subject teachers
  • To support students social communication, well-being, and academic needs
  • To provide differentiated assistance (support and strategies)
  • To provide administrative support
  • To induct, liaise and lead the team of Educational Assistants

Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed-upon objectives.

REPORTING TO: Head of Individual Needs Faculty

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Preferred but not essential, degree qualifications/qualification related to a range of learning needs
  • Experience of working with students' diverse learning needs
  • Essential - Prior experience of working with secondary school students in Maths, English and Science subjects
  • Experience of international schools and a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multicultural classroom
  • Familiarity with language & curriculum demands in secondary schools
  • At least 1-2 years experience in a similar role

ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Strong English speaking skills and ability to briefly clarify language for students
  • Ability to work in different subject areas and pick up the required competencies to support students
  • Working knowledge of English grammar, academic vocabulary, and genre
  • An understanding of student’s academic language needs 
  • An understanding of the role and responsibilities of an Educational Assistant in the classroom
  • Willingness to collaborate with teachers, heads of school, and support staff
  • Ability to manage, liaise and lead the team of part-time EAs
  • Ability to multi-task and flexibility in coping with the changing needs of the job
  • Working knowledge of the use of basic ICT skills – Microsoft Office, Excel, inspiration, and/or a willingness to learn and upskill

COMPETENCIES:

  • Willingness to create support resources and supplementary work for students where necessary to assist the subject specialist teacher (eg., developing writing frames/proformas/taking notes)
  • A flexible approach with complex students and the ability to foster relationships with students being supported
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
  • Initiative and enthusiasm for working with students with diverse social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs
  • Willingness to participate in Continuous Professional development 

Applicants must be permanent Hong Kong residents or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Rathi NandaKumar @ 28191962 or Email via "Apply Now"

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF. 
ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
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Company Info

About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organization in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalized approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools. About 70% of our students have parents who are permanent residents of Hong Kong.
ESF is proud of the high academic and wider achievements of our students. In 2020, 22 ESF students achieved the perfect score of 45 points in the IB Diploma examinations; more than 95% go on to leading universities worldwide.
About the Team
West Island School is a world class co-educational IB World School with a leading reputation in Hong Kong. Our school motto “Strength from Diversity” reflects that the school caters for students from over 40 nationalities. The school has a strong focus on developing responsible global citizenship teaching through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Courage, compassion and service beyond the classroom define our students. We have a reputation for academic excellence and the vast majority of students graduate to a range of leading worldwide universities after completing the IBDP or IBCP programme. In 2020, our average score for the IB Diploma was 37, and 29% of students achieved 40 points or more. Extracurricular activities are offered termly through an extensive CAS programme (Community, Activity and Service). We have a strong focus on pastoral care to support the whole development of young people.
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