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