JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (LEARNING SUPPORT)

Links to: Director of Inclusion and Learning Support Integrators

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community. We strive to create an honest, open and innovative community with our learners at our centre, in collaboration with our parents and peers. We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently. Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas. Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues.  You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the guidance of the Director of Inclusion and Learning Support Integrators, the Learning Support Classroom Assistant will facilitate the learning and development of individuals or groups of learners. The job holder will oversee targeted intervention programmes put in place by the Learning Support team. They are responsible for maintaining an engaging and purposeful learning environment and carrying out appropriate administrative tasks.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the personal, social and emotional development of learners

• Oversee intervention programmes put in place by the Learning Support team and work with the Counselling Team to deliver interventions. This involves:

  • Setting up individual programmes and designing appropriate schedules

  • Develop and manage resources for Learning Support initiatives

  • Carrying out push-in and pull-out interventions with individuals or groups of learners

  • Assessment and monitoring of progress of learners on the Learning Support roll, including liaising with teachers to gather basic data

  • Training and supporting colleagues

• Help learners to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own, in particular by:

  • Clarifying and explaining instructions and provide written and verbal feedback

  • Assisting in motivating and encouraging the learners as required

  • Contributing to areas requiring reinforcement or development, such as language development and positive engagement

  • Promoting independent learning

• Provide continuity of adult care of learners, for example, supervising daily playtimes

• Assist with basic record-keeping, including collecting evidence of learning on individual learners, such as taking photographs, making observations, carrying out targeted assessments

• Attend staff meetings, participate in performance management arrangements and undertake training and development activities

• Be willing to attend and become involved in any professional development opportunities and adopt an attitude of professional reflection and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum O level education and equivalent (as per CPE guidelines), or higher qualification (Eg. Diploma, Degree)

• Relevant working experience in an international context is preferred

• Knowledge of and experience of working with learners with additional needs such as ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc. 

• Knowledge of and experience delivering one to one and small group intervention programmes for phonics, reading and numeracy

• A demonstrated and genuine passion for education and a desire to facilitate children’s learning

• Possess strong IT skills and knowledge, for example Apple devices and Google applications

• Communicate effectively in Standard English both orally and in writing

• Establish and maintain positive learning-focused relationships with colleagues, learners and parents

• To manage the physical demands of the role (eg: routinely sitting on child sized chairs, kneeling, bending and crouching)

• High standards and expectations for themselves and the learners

• Teamplayer

• Resilient and flexible - no two days are the same!

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and value the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.