Teaching Assistant

Primary Responsibility:

To assist teachers, staff, and the Leadership Team with the overall organisation, daily running, and student support in the Elementary School. A key responsibility of this position is to support students across all aspects of the school day by supporting curriculum delivery, promoting high standards of behaviour, and ensuring student well-being and safety.

Teaching and Learning:

• Support teachers in delivering curriculum activities by preparing, managing, sorting, auditing, and making learning materials, displays, and signage.
• Observe and monitor student behaviour, well-being, and safety in the classroom, during transitions, and at recess, promoting positive discipline and Lasallian virtues.
• Assist teachers and the Senior Leadership Team with special classroom events, school-wide celebrations, and day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Work collaboratively with assigned teachers, TAs, and administrative staff, communicating effectively, respectfully, and in a timely manner with all stakeholders.

Standards and Quality Assurance:

• Participate in the school’s evaluation process as a reflective practitioner and use this as an opportunity for professional growth
• Seek opportunities for professional development through a range of opportunities such as professional reading, in-school or external workshops

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Be an advocate of the school and its decisions during interactions with students, staff, and the community.
• Lead in nurturing a Lasallian Catholic ethos by building upon the legacy and tradition of the school firmly anchored in Faith, Service, Community, Excellence and Respect.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students.
• Be a role model within the school in terms of professional expertise and conduct and lead by example.
• Treat others fairly and with respect in order to create and maintain a positive school culture.
• Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and manage innovation and change.
• Report to the Vice Principal any matters related to child safeguarding.
• Report student discipline, academic concerns, or other day-to-day issues to the relevant homeroom teacher or Head of Grade.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Certificate or above (Teaching Certificate or specialised qualifications relevant to the position preferred).
• 1+ year teaching-related experience with students in a school context (3+ years preferred)
• Complete fluency in oral and written English

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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Only Singaporeans or Permanent Residents need apply.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.