Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN 1:1 Support) (Lower Primary)

About Bloom KKCA Academy

Founded by educators, entrepreneurs, and engineers, Bloom KKCA Academy is an innovative, project-based, bilingual school for G1-6 students. From a NASA engineer to a certified forest school educator, our teachers are what make Bloom special. Our approach to education is to look past conventional expectations to attend to the child in front of us, the whole child, full of unique potential. Our bilingual curriculum (Mandarin and English) combines a project-based approach with research-based, academically rigorous programs. Our founding team shares an intense passion for changing the way education prepares students for the future. We have led academic programs at top local and international schools on five continents, and we are excited to bring those diverse perspectives to building Bloom KKCA Academy. Learn more at www.bloom.edu.hk.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and skilled Primary Teaching Assistant (SEN 1:1 Support) to provide comprehensive, individualized academic, socio-emotional, and behavioural support to a Lower Primary student with complex learning needs. You will play a vital role in helping the pupil develop self-regulation, social communication, and a positive self-concept, while enabling them to meaningfully access our innovative bilingual curriculum through tailored differentiation, accommodations, and positive reinforcement.

In addition to individual student support, a Bloom KKCA Academy Teaching Assistant actively collaborates with homeroom teachers, the Learning Support Coordinator, the Pastoral Team, and external professionals. Successful candidates will bring a reflective, flexible, and hands-on approach, acting as an essential bridge between classroom learning, specialized intervention, and family communication within our vibrant, community-centered environment.

Key responsibilities

• Individualized Student Support & Learning Facilitation: Aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible in both individual and group settings by clarifying instructions, breaking down learning tasks, motivating efforts, and assisting in targeted areas such as speech & language, reading, spelling, numeracy, and handwriting.

• Differentiation & Curriculum Access: Plan, design, and implement differentiated materials, activities, and accommodations to ensure the pupil is appropriately challenged, highly engaged, and able to access the curriculum safely and effectively.

• Socio-Emotional & Behavioural Guidance: Consistently implement agreed self-regulation and behavioural strategies; provide commentary, positive encouragement, and praise to foster concentration, resilience, self-reliance, and self-esteem.

• Inclusion & Social Skills Development: Promote acceptance and full inclusion of the pupil within the school community, supporting social communication and positive peer interactions both inside the classroom and during unstructured times (break, lunch, and transitions).

• Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Liaison: Work collaboratively with Homeroom Teachers, Learning Support Coordinator, Pastoral Team, and external therapists to contribute to the planning, delivery, and ongoing review of the pupil’s individual educational goals.

• Observation, Documentation & Feedback: Maintain accurate, systematic, and confidential documentation of pupil observations, progress, and behavioral response; provide timely feedback to relevant staff and parents at agreed intervals.

• Child Protection & Safeguarding: Know and rigorously apply school policies regarding Child Protection, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Behaviour, Equal Opportunities, and confidential issues linked to home/school relations.

• Professional Growth & Community Engagement: Actively participate in school training activities, professional development, and staff meetings to continuously enhance knowledge and skills in working with children with specific learning needs; undertake general supervision duties as requested by school leadership.

Key Requirements:

Knowledge, Abilities, Characteristics, and Interests

• Knowledge of:

  • Child growth and development
  • Current trends, research, and best practices
  • Primary content areas

• Ability to:

  • Employ varied teaching methods
  • Create a positive and productive learning environment
  • Motivate students, colleagues, and key stakeholders
  • Handle problems and concerns with sensitivity and tact
  • Confidently and competently communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others
  • Plan, establish priorities, and implement activities and performances of understanding for maximum effectiveness
  • Embrace hands-on and project-based learning that is interdisciplinary
  • Use a range of assessments to determine student achievement and then analyze results in order to determine actions for improvement
  • Work effectively, flexibility and adaptability with colleagues, families, and students from different backgrounds and beliefs
  • Value unique perspectives, experiences, and personalities to build relationships

• Characteristics:

  • Organized and efficient
  • Critical and creative thinker
  • Inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
  • Approachable and positive
  • Innovative and flexible
  • Comfortable working and flourishing in an ever-changing environment
  • Self-starter, proactive, and an active learner

• Interests

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Hands-on learning
  • Positive education
  • Multiculturalism
  • Professional development
  • Collaboration

Person Specification

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Higher Diploma in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or related disciplines (or above); part-time PGDE students are welcome.
• Previous experience in a similar 1:1 SEN support or classroom teaching assistant role within a school setting is required.
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and equal opportunities.
• Satisfactory background check and child protection clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken Mandarin and/or Cantonese is highly desirable.
• Specialized training or certifications in SEN support, positive behaviour intervention, or speech/language assistance.
• Good ICT skills and experience using technology to support learning and documentation.
• Collaborative, positive, and inclusive approach — we strongly value harmony among staff.

Qualified candidates will be remunerated with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and educational philosophy to [email protected]. Personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be expected to begin immediately.