Learning Support Teaching Assistants

NLCS (Singapore) is looking for enthusiastic, highly qualified and inspirational **Learning Support **Teaching Assistants (Whole School) **with outstanding track records. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of a new school, drawing on the significant educational expertise and resources of NLCS International.

Successful applicants will need to possess excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a school setting would be an advantage but is not essential; of prime importance is the ability to support students and teachers in order to ensure that academic provision is consistently outstanding.

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.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**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 in conjunction with 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 other departments of the school as circumstances require

**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**
- You should possess a Diploma or Degree in the relevant field
- Minimum 3 years of learning support experience within a school or other education environment
- Enthusiastic, mature individuals with a positive attitude to supporting students, teachers and the wider NLCS (Singapore) community
- Recognized certifications in the area of Learning Support would be beneficial
- Equipped to support students across the whole school (First School, Junior School and Senior School)
- Possess the specialist learning support knowledge for the role to develop resources and strategies to enable student learning
- Positive team player
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Understand SEN definitions and strategies
- Able to start work on short notice
- A Cover Letter, stating your suitability for the role
- A copy of your CV