Learning Support Assistant
- Pamplemousses
- 21,000 - 30,000
- Permanent
- Added 20/06/2025
- Closing 20/07/2025
- Subhashini Leckram
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Northfields is seeking an enthusiastic EAL Learning Support Assistant to support students, especially in science, in developing their English skills, vocabulary, and classroom confidence.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support students with weak English skills using a range of EAL strategies.
- Help students understand instructions, stay motivated, and build self-esteem.
- Provide in-class support, monitor student progress weekly, and keep records.
- Adjust schedules to support reading and review assignments with struggling students.
- Assist during tests and assessments when requested by teachers or the EAL coordinator.
- Work with teachers to track progress, support reading programmes, and help set targets.
- Cover ESL lessons or clubs, maintain discipline, and attend parent meetings as needed.
- Be proficient in various EAL and school-wide online platforms and provide after-school support.
- Foster home-school links, attend training, follow school procedures, and maintain confidentiality.
- Support the curriculum by understanding lesson aims, adapting to online or in-person teaching, and attending relevant workshops.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Educational Background:
- Minimum HSC, including English, Maths & Science at grades A-C- Essential
- Learner support qualification – Desired
- University degree (bachelor’s degree or higher) favoured – Desired
Skills and Experience:
It is expected that the Learning Support Assistant, through training and development, will gain experience and/or qualifications in some or all of the following areas, some of which they may already have:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- An understanding of behaviour management techniques
- An understanding of current curriculum requirements
- A knowledge and understanding of a variety of EAL strategies
- Developing positive working relationships with students, staff & parents
- Helping pupils to develop their self-confidence, independence and abilities
- Working with other professionals to support students, including medical staff and speech and language therapists