Mandarin Learning Assistant

We are looking for highly qualified and enthusiastic Mandarin Assistant Teachers to join our educational team.

The successful applicant will have a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Mandarin) and valid teaching certification from ECDA. They should also possess excellent language and literary skills, with the ability to deliver outstanding Mandarin teaching and classroom practice.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in a similar role and be able to motivate and inspire students to achieve academic excellence. They should also be able to communicate effectively with teachers, parents, and other staff members.

The job holder will be responsible for supporting the teaching and learning of our Mandarin Programme, under the guidance of an experienced whole-school Head of Mandarin. They will also be expected to contribute to setting and maintaining daily routines, anticipate organisational needs, and liaise with parents as necessary.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will need to share and uphold this commitment.

• Pastoral Care:
  • Demonstrate a positive and caring attitude towards every student.
  • Liaise with and support Class Teacher and Junior School Management Team in all matters pertaining to pastoral well-being, responsibility and strategy.
  • Supervise students in line with the school's code of conduct for behaviour and discipline.
  • Complete student observations and feedback to the teacher, as necessary, in a range of formats.
  • Follow the school's policies and procedures with regard to pastoral provision.
• Teaching:
  • Work alongside the Head of Mandarin in the design of the Mandarin Curriculum for the Early Years.
  • Responsibility for the day-to-day teaching of the Mandarin Curriculum.
• Curriculum:
  • Assist the teacher in the delivery of the taught curriculum, especially Numeracy and Literacy.
  • Support students with developing and practising Mandarin conversation throughout the day.
  • Carry out planned curriculum tasks with individuals or groups under teacher instruction.
  • Be aware of forward planning and events in the curriculum, contributing ideas as necessary.
  • Supervise and support students in planned activities under teacher instruction.
  • Listen to children read, using the appropriate skills.
  • Assess individual student's sight words/ HFW spellings-monitor progress and set new words.
• Organisation:
  • Actively contribute to setting and maintaining daily routines.
  • Anticipate the organisational needs of the class and act upon them.
  • Ensure the correct supply of stationery materials.
  • Liaise with parents around organisational issues.
  • Work with teacher to prepare resources for the class.
  • Maintain educational equipment used by the class, including care and hygiene.
• Classroom:
  • Support class teacher in creating and maintaining an attractive, tidy, stimulating and supportive learning environment, including displays and equipment.
  • Support class teacher in setting up and clearing away equipment and resources for students to access during the day and in specific activities.
• Communication:
  • Give regular feedback to the teacher on educational and pastoral issues.
  • Inform teacher of communication/letters from other departments.
  • Communicate confidently with teachers and their assistants across all key stages.
  • Ensure that letters to parents are distributed.
  • Communicate confidently and effectively with parents, referring to the teacher as required.
  • Deal with queries from other areas informing t,he teacher as required.
• General:
  • Work in areas of the school in other job-related tasks as circumstances require.
  • Maintain a standard of personal image in keeping with the classroom role.
  • Maintain on-going professional development in accordance with the requirements of the school and maintain an accurate and up to date record of that professional development.
• Safeguarding:
  • Abide by the school safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes.
• Qualifications/Skills:
  • You should possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Mandarin) and have valid teaching certification (L1 and/or L2) from ECDA.
  • Ensure that your own educational philosophy aligns with the NLCS ethos and you should have a proven track record of outstanding Mandarin teaching and classroom practice.
  • Previous experience of the UK National Curriculum would be an advantage but is not essential; of prime importance is the ability to motivate and inspire students in order to ensure that academic provision is consistently outstanding.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to deliver mandarin curriculum is essential for this role.