Learning Support Teacher

About the Role:

United World College Thailand is seeking an experienced and compassionate Learning Support Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs across the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

The role works collaboratively with students, teachers, parents, and the Learning Support team to develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans, provide targeted support and interventions, and help students become confident and independent learners.

We are looking for a qualified educator with relevant experience in inclusive education or learning support, excellent English communication skills, and a strong commitment to student wellbeing and progress.

This position is open to Thai nationals only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with colleagues in applying the UWC Mission and Vision to all aspects of schooling
• Plan for and monitor an allocated caseloads
• Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students based on all factors including teacher input and observations, collaboration with parents, testing results.
• Provide appropriate support for students through in-class coteaching, learning support classes, consultation, and monitoring
• Help students and their parents to better understand their learning differences and how each individual can be successful
• Understand and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress of ILP goals - 3 times yearly using feedback, observations, student reflection meetings, and learning support team meetings when necessary
• Use assessment data to inform planning and instruction, and reflect on instructional techniques
• Collaborate with PYP, MYP and DP teachers to support students in ‘mainstream’ classes
• Advise teachers on how best to meet the student’s needs within the classroom through addressing learning diversity, scaffolding, alternative assessment methods, etc.
• Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
• Be available to assist students outside of class time
• Communicate regularly with the parents of students you support
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Attend and participate actively in relevant departmental, divisional and professional meetings
• Be involved in planning for professional development for teachers and parents on learning support issues
• Plan, deliver and review quality interventions in partnership with ILP coordinators
• Plan, deliver and review quality lessons for specific students
• Maintain high—but appropriate—expectations for the progress and achievement of all students by offering the best support to the student(s) you are responsible for assisting.
• Provide timely, meaningful feedback in class to promote student learning.
• Support students in developing a mindset that views mistakes as part of the learning process.
• Create implicit and explicit opportunities to help students take responsibility for their own learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Open to Thai nationals only.
• At least a Bachelor-level degree in Special Education or a related equivalent qualification
• At least 2 years of experience working with children with learning differences in a school setting, ideally in an international school.
• Excellent command of English
• Excellent communication skills and service mindset
• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge, understanding and previous experience in an IB programme are preferred.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit an updated CV, cover letter, relevant educational and professional certificates, expected salary, availability, and contact details for three professional referees to "Click Apply"

UWC Thailand is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification verification, and other pre-employment screening required by law and school policy.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.