International Schools Partnership Careers

 

ISP Teacher Assistant Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The Teacher Assistant supports the holistic development and care of young students by assisting in the implementation of educational plans and programs. This role works in close collaboration with the lead teacher to provide both pedagogical and caregiving support, foster healthy habits, and create a safe, organized, and stimulating learning environment for children.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Teacher Assistant Key Responsibilities

• •  Support the implementation of educational plans and programs under the guidance of the lead teacher.

•  Provide pedagogical and caregiving attention to students alongside the teacher.

•  Prepare and maintain didactic materials to support learning activities.

•  Report to the lead teacher regarding students’ conduct, health, and overall wellbeing.

•  Follow teacher instructions regarding students requiring special attention or referral.

•  Promote and assist in the development of healthy habits such as hygiene, nutrition, and order.

•  Distribute and serve meals to children, guiding them in proper table habits.

•  Collaborate with the teacher in drafting communications to parents.

•  Encourage hygiene practices such as tooth brushing, proper use of restrooms, and handwashing before meals and after using the bathroom.

•  Assist the teacher in toilet training and ensure appropriate hygienic conditions are maintained.

•  Help prepare and decorate classrooms to create a welcoming and engaging learning environment.

•  Receive and release children according to established procedures and guidelines.

•  Participate in meetings as required.

•  Coordinate with the teacher to update progress and status of assigned activities.

•  Suggest pedagogical activities to the teacher.

•  Maintain hygienic conditions of classrooms, teaching materials, and equipment.

•  Request necessary supplies for the preparation of didactic materials according to established procedures.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

Skills

• •  Strong communication and teamwork skills.

•  Empathy, patience, and a caring attitude toward children.

•  Ability to follow instructions and implement educational and caregiving activities.

•  Creativity in preparing learning materials and classroom environments.

•  Organizational and time-management skills.

Qualifications

  High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field preferred).

• Training or certification in early childhood education desirable.

• Basic knowledge of child development and educational practices.

Experience

•  Previous experience working with children in educational or caregiving settings preferred.

•  Experience assisting in classrooms, daycare centers, or similar environments is an advantage.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.