Assistant Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

The role involves assisting the class teacher in delivering effective lessons, providing learning support to students, and contributing to a safe, positive, and stimulating classroom environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional

• Support the class teacher in delivering lessons and classroom activities in line with the curriculum and intended learning outcomes.
• Assist in preparing lesson materials, worksheets, handouts, visual aids, and other resources required for teaching.
• Organise and arrange classroom materials, equipment, and learning resources before and during lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group assistance to students who need additional support with their learning.
• Guide students during class exercises, assignments, practical tasks, and other learning activities under the teacher’s supervision.
• Observe and record students’ participation, learning progress, behaviour, and development, and share relevant observations with the class teacher.
• Assist with reviewing, marking, and checking students’ classwork and assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Help create a welcoming, well-managed, and supportive classroom atmosphere that encourages effective learning.
• Motivate students to engage actively in lessons, school activities, and other learning opportunities.
• Assist in incorporating digital tools, educational technology, teaching aids, and other resources into classroom activities.
• Identify students who may need additional academic, behavioural, or emotional support and communicate concerns to the class teacher.
• Assist with co-curricular activities, school functions, assemblies, educational programmes, and other activities when required.
• Help maintain an orderly, clean, organised, and well-prepared classroom environment.
• Promote students’ safety, welfare, and well-being and immediately report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate staff member.
• Carry out additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the class teacher or school management.

Interaction

• Collaborate closely with the class teacher and teaching team to support effective classroom management and student learning.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with teachers and school staff regarding students’ progress, behaviour, learning needs, and development.
• Assist with parent or guardian communication when required and as directed by the class teacher.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, school events, workshops, and professional development activities as required.