Teaching Assistant

Established in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive international school with British heritage, serving international families, set on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD. Dover Court International School is a community with inclusion at its heart. With close to 2000 students aged 3 to 18, our unique Pathway programme enables us to provide an education that meets the needs of a diverse student population, ensuring all learners are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. This is reflected in our excellent outcomes for all learners.

Our unique approach enables us to prepare all students to flourish in our dynamic world, so they are active participants in a globally connected community, now and throughout life. This was recently recognized as Dover Court International School was chosen for the ‘UK Impact in Singapore’ 2022 award by the British Chamber of Commerce.

In our Early Years we use a Reggio Emilia inspired approach. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and the International Primary Curriculum. In Secondary we have IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC qualifications. We also offer courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes.

All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. Resulting in a rich and varied co-curricular offer for our students, with our school active and competitive in the local international school sports league across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 3 up to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Secondary.

We are also members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) and are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Dover Court is a strong, vibrant community, where all staff are well supported with access to a range of professional learning opportunities and a commitment to professional reflection and growth.

Job Requirements

Working in Pathway 2 of Pathway 3 Classes: 

Pathway 2&3 TAs will work closely with their classroom teacher and Pathway Leader to support students. They will provide additional supervision of students, small group and 1to1 interventions and will support collaboration among the TA team. 

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the TA will aspire to the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular: 

• Be committed to helping students progress.
• Be committed to high achievement for students of a wide range of learning dispositions and complex educational needs.
• Contribute to a safe, engaging and organised learning environment.
• Promote the school mission and values and those of the NAE family of schools.

Job Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

• Support learning and teaching inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with small groups, extending their learning based on individual targets and formative assessment as directed by teacher.
• Assist class teacher in assessment and record keeping as directed.
• Be involved with school trips and extra-curricular activities.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with all children, colleagues, parents and the wider community.

Planning and Preparation

• Undertake routine tasks and supervisory as required.
• Assist teachers with preparation of class materials to support the individual needs of specific learners.
• Ensure the teachers have all the resources required for teaching.

Engagement and Interaction 

• Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of school Safeguarding policy and will follow the appropriate reporting procedure.
• Follow all the guidance laid out in our Code of Conduct, DCIS Teaching Assistant Standards, Child Safeguarding Policy and related policies.
• Be aware of and follow our Health and Safety policies and procedures, ensuring student well-being is our highest priority.
• Carefully observe students and actively supervise and participate during break duties.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Professional and Personal Development

• Maintain professional standards including punctuality and attendance.
• Participate in all TA professional development.
• Continual development through the identification and implementation of your annual performance management review targets.
• Be able to reflect on practice and identify next steps including sources of support.

Other

• Compliance with visa requirements for working in Singapore.
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries lived in outside of the UK.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.

Person Specifications

Qualifications/Training

▪ High standard of spoken and written English

Experience / Knowledge

▪ Experience of working with neurodiverse children and children with a range of complex needs

▪ Knowledge of the English National Curriculum

▪ Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures

▪ Able to effectively support student learning in English and Math

▪ Participates in regular professional development and seeks opportunities to develop abilities and professional learning 

Skills

▪ Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents and colleagues

▪ Ability to work effectively as part of a team

▪ Confident to control and lead larger groups / whole class / club / house event whilst maintaining positive behaviour.

▪ Able to manage and co-ordinate general admin tasks within the wider TA community.

Personal Attributes

▪ High levels of personal integrity, professionalism and reliability

▪ Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail

▪ Ability to remain calm and caring when working with children with a range of educational and emotional needs

▪ Proactive, flexible and willing to take on multiple tasks

▪ Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment

▪ Self-motivated and enthusiastic

▪ Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard

▪ Continually strives for improvement

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Read Full Description