One-On-One Assistant Learning and Teaching (Early Years)

Position: One-On-One Assistant Learning and Teaching (1:1 ALT)

Reports to: Head of Learning Support

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with a student with additional support needs to access the curriculum predominantly in English and Maths.
• To plan learning for the individual student together with the class teacher and Head of Learning Support.
• To help track and monitor the individual child’s targets and use this to produce next steps
• Provide support for students, the Teacher and the School by developing and utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skill when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
• Assist in the maintenance and development of the School’s academic standards, preparation and evaluation of lessons and learning materials.
• Contribute to the planning and provision of opportunities for students to learn in out-of school contexts in line with the School’s policies and procedures.
• With teachers, evaluate students’ progress through a range of assessment activities.
• Contribute to programs of observation and assessment as planned by the teacher and provide reports, evaluations and other information to assist in the provision of appropriate support for specific children.
• Support and guide other less experienced ALTs’ work in the classroom when required and, as appropriate, lead training for other ALTs.
• In collaboration with the Teacher, foster and maintain constructive and supportive relationships and communication with parents, exchanging appropriate information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning.
• Provide physical support and maintain personal equipment used by the children at the school. Administer medication as sanctioned by School policy.
• Take an active role in the House system, as determined by the Head of Junior School.  Supervise students in the playground and oversee break-time and/or after-school activities or childcare.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Education related field
• Qualification in Special Educational Needs (preferred)
• Experience of working in schools and with children with additional needs (SEN)
• Enthusiasm, flexible with energetic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good relationships with students, teachers and parents
• Familiar with all Microsoft Office products
• Fluent spoken and written English

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal check
• Satisfactory references check

Safeguarding and Legal:
Please note the College’s positions are subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Wellington College International Bangkok is also committed to equality and diversity. Candidates should be aware that all posts in the College involve a degree of responsibility for safeguarding students.