Teaching Assistant


Objectives:

To support, teach, impart knowledge according to the centre’s curriculum and standards. To support their classroom’s teacher with inspire and all students to reach their full potential.


Requirements:

  • Candidates must possess or currently pursuing a Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree/ Professional Certificate/ Bachelor degree in Education/Teaching/ TESL or equivalent.
  • Possessing a good grasp of English – both written and spoken, and all other core subjects – math, science, and history
  • Able to keep up with the fast-paced and demanding nature of children
  • Able to deal with challenging situations
  • Possessing the ability to be “teachable” – being willing to grow and learn as a teacher
  • Resourceful and creative
  • Enthusiastic, motivating and committed
  • Caring and patient
  • Fresh grad are encourage to apply

Responsibilities:

  • Help prepare and adapt materials and resources for lessons
  • Help develop and implement IEPs; follow individual educational, care, and behavior plans
  • Support students in classroom and non-classroom activities
  • Assist individual students in comprehending concepts from lessons
  • Demonstrate understanding of the students’ individual needs
  • Motivate and encourage students’ progress and independence
  • Encourage and facilitate students’ positive communication and social skills
  • Manage students’ behavior
  • Monitor students during activities and downtime and intervene in case of adverse activities
  • Look after students’ physical needs including toileting and mobility
  • Support the teacher in keeping records, classroom set-up, and general class management
  • Keep up-to-date on all records, documentation, and reports using MindSpace-approved platforms
  • Work collaboratively with other staff
  • Liaise with the teacher and the EMT to ensure students’ maximum progress
  • Attend all necessary meetings, training, functions, reviews, etc.
  • Keep the classroom and facilities tidy
  • Teach elective courses
  • Keep assigned supervision duties
  • Maintain student safety standards and practices
  • Follow all standards and procedures used by MindSpace

Comprehensive Application Form