Job Description

UWCSEA has a vacancy for August 2023 at its Dover Campus for a Learning Support Specialist to join our Learning Support Team in Primary School. The role includes promoting positive social, emotional a UWCSEA has a vacancy for August 2023 at its Dover Campus for a Learning Support Specialist to join our Learning Support Team in Primary School. The role includes promoting positive social, emotional and behavioural learning in students. The appointee will focus on improving classroom instructional practices in ways that enhance students' social and emotional development as well as working with families to develop supportive interventions. Enthusiasm for and experience of teaching students between age range 4 to 11 is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they are an excellent and inspiring practitioner with the drive to continually develop within the profession. By applying for this job, you are committed to meet the vaccination requirement by the Singapore Government. You may refer to for the latest requirement. Main Responsibilities To support students with individual learning needs to achieve their full potential and access the five elements of UWCSEA's Learning Programme. Working with students in classrooms and withdrawn small groups, in the areas of Academic, Social Emotional and Behavioural Support. Collaborate and support class teachers to provide differentiated programmes, write individualised plans and conduct parent meetings for individuals and groups of students. Support leadership, teachers and other school staff in identifying root causes of student learning challenges and ways to meet students' needs. Provide coaching to staff to support the implementation of in-class support plans including workshops. Work closely with and support families in establishing positive home-school communication. Work collaboratively in a specific grade level, the learning support team and the wider primary school team. To provide a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment for all children and to expect standards of individual excellence from all. Expectations and Standards Follow the and . Teach in line with the Person Specifications A good degree and a recognized teaching qualification. Experience and qualifications relating to this position. The ideal candidate has a proven record, as a successful teacher at the Primary School level. Has vision, energy, and enthusiasm for this challenge and has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Is experienced in establishing and maintaining good professional relationships. Has the ability to engage with students and engender enthusiasm and develop positive relationships with parents and with classroom teachers. Has experience working with students with academic, attentional, social communication and associated difficulties. Has a proven track record of working with pupils with additional needs and delivering a personalised curriculum. Is flexible, proactive and hands-on. Is committed to diversity and inclusion and shows a willingness to adapt and develop pedagogy to meet the needs of our learners. UWCSEA is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity. The following would be an advantage:An expertise in social emotional and behavioural support. Knowledge and experience of international curricula, their delivery and assessment. Experience teaching students who are English Language Learners. Applications UWCSEA welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks. UWCSEA is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes applications from those who wish to join a community which is inclusive, and which celebrates diversity.