Primary And Secondary Learning Support Assistant

BIS HANOI is seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary and Secondary Learning Support Assistant to work in partnership with our Learning Support Teachers and class teachers. Your primary purpose will be to provide individualised support to students with diverse educational needs, promoting their intellectual, emotional, and social development, enhancing their learning experience, and fostering independence in the classroom. This role is crucial in creating a safe, inclusive, positive, and accessible learning environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support:

Establish constructive relationships with students and adapt support to individual needs.

Support student engagement during lessons using various communication methods.

Work with individual students or small groups, implementing individualized education plans (IEPs).

Accurately report on student achievement, progress, and learning behaviors to teachers.

Assist students with organizing materials and promoting organizational skills.

Recognize and address sensory needs, implementing appropriate accommodations.

Work effectively with staff, parents, and outside agencies.

Supervision and Monitoring:

Supervise students during transitions around the school (e.g., to specialist lessons, library, intervention spaces).

Supervise students during break and lunch times as per rota.

Escort sick or injured students to the school nurse.

Assist with supervision of students during school trips.

Classroom Support, Planning & Preparation:

Contribute ideas and strategies to teachers for students on the Learning Support Register.

Develop specialized teaching resources, visual aids, and communication tools.

Support with marking, recording, and reporting on student progress.

Mount and put up displays of students’ work, ensuring accessibility.

Maintain and organize specialized classroom resources.

Ensure English is the medium of instruction.

Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications/Training:

University graduate (Essential).

Experience in an educational setting where English is the primary language of instruction/communication (Essential).

Competent English speaker (Essential).

Experience of working with Primary students (Essential).

Excellent oral and written communication skills (Essential).

Excellent time management skills and flexibility (Essential).

Familiarity with the British Curriculum (Desirable).

Knowledge of a range of different special educational needs (Desirable).

Attributes:

A team player who thrives on collaboration.

Accountable, taking pride in your work and relationships.

Possesses integrity, offering constructive feedback and standing by your values.

Excellence-driven, consistently delivering high-quality work.

Reflective, open about areas for development.

Calm under pressure, approaching problems thoughtfully.

Innovative thinker, always seeking improvements