Job Description

Junior School Learning Support Teacher
Tanglin Trust school Start date: August 2023
Region: Far East and South East Asia
School Curriculum: UK
Minimum Experience: 2+ years
Package: Very competitive salaries offered School Overview: Teachanywhere is delighted to be the sole recruitment partners for Tanglin Trust School. Tanglin is a not-for-profit international day school in One-North, Singapore, offering an outstanding education for expatriate students. The school educates boys and girls aged 3-18 years across the sections: Infant, Junior, Senior and Sixth form, all based on one campus. Established in 1925 the school has grown steadily to become an 8 form entry school. It offers the English National Curriculum from Nursery and Early Years right through to iGCSE and offers a dual pathway where students can take either A-level or IBDP. The facilities are second to none within 5 hectares of a rural setting. They include four libraries, two large performance halls, science laboratories, vibrant canteens, state-of-the-art media technology suites, drama studios, and a sound-proof music suite plus two swimming pools, four gymnasia and a variety of pitches and courts for all sports. Tanglin Trust School Singapore has a long tradition of providing British-based learning with an international perspective. The core values of Respect, Responsibility and Purpose are at the heart of everything they do across the school. The school sets high expectations whilst offering strong support, resulting in a community of lifelong learners who can contribute with confidence to our world. The co-curriculum programme is central to a student\'s education at Tanglin. All staff are expected to be involved with the leading and developing of co-curricular options, either in their subject or an area of interest. The Role and requirements:

The successful candidate will bring SEND specialist knowledge and a flair for bringing out the very best in children, so that they are well equipped to succeed and achieve their potential. Our hardworking teachers demonstrate a willingness to go above and beyond and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. The role reports to the Head of Junior School through the Head of Learning Support (Junior School).

• Planning and delivering one hour of Maths daily using a range of concrete resources to support. Working with individuals/groups of students with a range of SEND needs as stated in the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
• Devising pre-and post-intervention assessments. Analysing relevant data to support this process.
• Using a range of assessments to gather relevant data on students and to identify students who may require additional support.
• Triangulating data, using class teacher assessments, standardised assessments and observations of individual students to build a picture of their strengths and areas of needs. Disseminating relevant information to the Learning Support Team, Class Teachers, Teaching and Learning Assistants, Senior Teaching and Learning Assistants (STLA) and parents. Reporting to parents in accordance. Liaising with internal support systems and outside agencies.
• Keeping detailed records of individual student programmes and achievements.
• Writing and regularly reviewing Personalised Learning Plans for students at support 3 on the Learning Support Register.
• Liaising with relevant class teachers with regards to the SEND needs in their class and ensuring these needs are understood, planned for, and met.
• Working in close partnership with parents to ensure that the needs of their child are fully understood and met.
• Supporting colleagues in developing their professional practice within class/unit through providing advice, strategies, modelling, and CPD.
• Supporting the Head of Learning Support in the Review and Development and Performance Management processes with STLAs in accordance with the agreed school procedures. Be responsible for reporting any concerns about a child to the DSL Embracing the School\'s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

Location overview: Singapore is very safe, clean and friendly (ideal for expats), a place where everyone speaks English, and close to other countries so it\'s inexpensive and easy to travel elsewhere. Plenty to see and do: dine out in the very reasonable hawker centres, Little India or Chinatown, visit the temples, explore the stunning marina and malls, visit the beautiful Gardens by the Bay, the National Gallery and Singapore zoo in your downtime. Requirements:

• Qualified teacher with a B.Ed, degree + PGCE or equivalent, with QTS
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Outstanding practitioners from either a state or independent school background
• Knowledge of the English National Curriculum is preferred but not essential
• A dedication to co-curricular activities
• An interest in developing your own learning through academic research and reading
• Extraordinary candidates, willing to go the extra mile and use their initiative

Salary and Benefits

• Excellent salary dependent on experience, \xc2\xa34,500 - \xc2\xa35,500 per month
• Annual flights
• Accommodation
• Tuition discounts
• Comprehensive International Health Insurance
• 2 year contract