Primary School Language Teaching Assistant

UWCSEA East has a vacancy for a part time Primary School Language Teaching Assistant (C hinese) to start in October 2024.

Reporting to the Head of K-8 C hinese, the C hinese Language teacher assistant (TA) will assist and support learning within the classroom environment and other settings to their allocated students in support of their C hinese learning

**Main Responsibilities**
- Pre-lesson Support_
- Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement learning engagements based on student progress
- Support students during break times as well as arrival and departure as required
- Assist teachers in all aspects of classroom routines and curriculum, including programme delivery, setting up/dismantling of displays, organisation of resources
- Assist teachers to produce, organise and maintain M andarin teaching materials and resources (physical and electronic media)
- Collaborate with the other Teaching Assistants to support the needs of the department
- During Lesson Support_
- Assist in delivering targeted support within the classroom environment and other settings to allocated students under the guidance of the teacher
- Communicate effectively with students and ensure that their learning is prioritised and supported fully and appropriately
- Lead the learning with students in a one to one situation or in small groups as indicated by the teachers
- Support c hildren across the curriculum, with a particular focus on speaking, reading and writing
- Use technology to support c hildren’s learning
- Engage in all aspects of student learning and curriculum, including programme delivery
- Documentation _
- Monitor and document student learning, well-being and behaviour in an effort to better meet student's needs and goals
- Observe the student and take anecdotal notes to inform the planning of appropriate next steps
- Assist with administrative duties, e.g. organisation of student’s learning data,
- Supporting A Positive Learning Environment_
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion, demonstrating a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners.
- Build positive, productive relationships with the students to support their engagement and learning, including building opportunities to draw on student interests and strengths within the learning programme
- Support the teacher to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment
- Other_
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of individual/family circumstances.
- Abide by the school’s policies and practices, including the professional code of conduct.
- Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions within the school setting and in school business.
- Engage in and complete all required safeguarding training and use relevant College systems.
- Use initiative to take on additional responsibilities as and when required.
- Any other administrative duties as assigned

**Person Specifications**

**Qualifications**:

- **Essential**: Diploma in related discipline
- **Desirable**:Bachelor's degree or above in Teaching C hinese as a Foreign Language, C hinese Language, Education.

Experience
- At least 2 y ears of relevant experience in similar capacity
- Must be passionate about working with young c hildren to positively impact their learning

**Skills**:

- Have a strong interest in C hinese language
- Competent in spoken and written English and native proficiency level in C hinese Language, speaking, reading and writing
- Able to work with 4 - 1 4 y ear o lds
- Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Willing to take on tasks outside classroom duties
- Able to work cohesively in a team-based environment as well as independently
- Must be able flexible, willing and able to adapt and change at short notice in response to student and school needs
- Experience working with students is essential and experience working with young students would be advantageous
- A willingness to learn and a commitment to ongoing professional learning is essential to keep up-to date and continue to improve own practice
- Proficient with technology including Google platforms, Gmail and Google calendar and a working knowledge of Mac as well as Microsoft Office

**Application**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 07/10/2024