Whole School Learning Support Teaching Assistant

NLCS (Singapore) believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contributions should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the employee, nor NLCS (Singapore), to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the school, that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organisation.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The School expects all teaching staff, non-teaching staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
NLCS (Singapore) is looking for an enthusiastic, highly dependable and committed
Whole School Learning Support Teaching Assistant , reporting to the Head of Individual Needs. The Individual Needs (IN) Department has a whole school (PreKG to Grade 12) responsibility to provide support to students and remove barriers to learning.
Knowledge and Understanding
Possess the specialist learning support knowledge for the role to develop resources and strategies to enable student learning
Have standard English and Maths competencies
Understand SEN definitions and strategies
Student Support
Collaborate as part of the Learning Support team in the implementation of strategies for students on the Individual Needs register
Contribute to the production and review of Individual Needs Plans for students
Assist identified students in bridging knowledge gaps
In-class support with individuals/groups of children
Work with small groups of children out of class to provide intervention support, for example in: english, maths, planning and fine motor skills
Plan group work sessions such as guided reading in conjunction with the Head of Individual Needs
Support students on local trips as directed by the Head of Individual Needs.
Investigate and source resources that will support learning support planning
Participate in departmental meetings and professional development that impacts on student's learning
Track the progress of individuals and groups of students and the effectiveness of intervention using intervention monitoring sheets
Contribute to the departmental development plan
Contribute to the termly Governor's review
Communication
Communicate with colleagues, and parents as appropriate, maintaining confidentiality and working with sensitivity
Attending and contributing to meetings of a professional nature
Regular meetings with Head of Individual Needs to monitor and evaluate provision, intervention and practice
Contribute to providing feedback to students
General
Maintain the department stationary stocks in all teaching areas and Learning Support Office
Assist in the management of data, maintaining department registers
Maintenance of the departments' photocopying and laminating requirements, together with filing and notice board updates
Contribute to the development and training of relevant support staff
Complete the appraisal Target and Review Tracker in line with school policy
Work in areas of the school in other job-related tasks as circumstances require
Personal Attributes
Experience working in a Learning Support role
Enthusiastic, mature individuals with a positive attitude to supporting students, teachers and the wider NLCS (Singapore) community
Pleasant disposition with excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and communication skills
Able to work independently as well as a good team player with good initiative
Have a disciplined approach to timekeeping and attendance
Maintain a standard of personal presentation in keeping with the role
Pastoral Care
Always consider students' welfare and best interests, striving to promote both at all times.
Develop strong relationships with students, providing guidance and support in academic, pastoral and enrichment matters.
Liaise with and support colleagues in all matters pertaining to pastoral well-being, responsibility and strategy.
Follow the school's policies and procedures with regard to pastoral provision.
Support students on the Learning Support register in class during special days, events, sports days, concerts, performances and during off site visits, as appropriate
Safeguarding
Abide by the school safeguarding policy and keep abreast of any changes
Professional Qualifications /Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience within a school or other education environment
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