EEP Learning Support Assistant

About the role

The Learning Support Assistant provides specialized support to students with diverse learning needs, ensuring inclusive access to the curriculum and facilitating academic, social, and emotional growth.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily operations, programs, and practices that align with the school’s mission and philosophy of "Be Ambitious".
• Communicate respectfully, clearly, and professionally with students, colleagues, and parents/caregivers.
• Supervise EEP students as required.
• Deliver personalized academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support to assigned students in collaboration with EEP Specialists.
• Provide one-on-one or small group in-class or pull-out support for students.
• Use a range of strategies to complement teaching programs, support, and interventions responsive to students’ learning strengths and needs.
• Support class teachers to create a stimulating, positive, and caring learning environment for all students.
• Maintain clear records pertaining to students.

Qualifications and Training

• A minimum of one year supporting special needs/high-risk populations.
• Data monitoring knowledge.
• Performance screeners application.
• Knowledge of national and/or IB curriculum.
• A degree, training, or similar qualification in special education, education, psychopedagogy, or a related field.
• Further qualification and/or experience in diverse needs areas.

Skills

• Takes personal responsibility.
• Sets personal goals and actively seeks feedback for improvement.
• Collaborates willingly with others.
• Is self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to different tasks.
• Works proactively to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
• Works calmly under pressure.
• Exhibits high levels of integrity.
• Has excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing in English.
• Holds excellent attention to detail.
• Show affinity with and interest in education.