EIS Teacher Assistant

MISSION

Under the authority of the English International Stream (EIS) Coordinator, the Kindergarten Teaching Assistant works alongside teachers to support the well-being, safety, and learning of young children. The assistant plays an active role in the daily life of the classroom, contributing to the preparation and smooth running of learning activities and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organised environment.

In particular, the Teaching Assistant is expected to:

• Support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children throughout the day

• Assist teachers during learning activities, routines, and transitions

• Contribute to the preparation and organisation of materials needed for classroom activities

• Contribute to the development of inquiry based projects, including the delivery of some elements or workshops/atelier.

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children at all times

• Maintain the cleanliness and order of classrooms, shared spaces, and equipment during the school day

• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff, in line with the school’s educational values and expectations.

• Work collaboratively as part of a team, enabling the successful launch and development of the EIS.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kindergarten Teaching Assistant supports teachers in the daily organisation and supervision of pupils and contributes to the smooth and safe running of the school day. In particular, the Teaching Assistant is expected to:

• Supervise children during arrivals and departures

• Support children’s personal hygiene, including accompanying children to the toilet, supervising handwashing, and providing assistance where necessary

• Assist children during meals and snack times

• Support the organisation, sorting, and management of pupils’ work materials

• Ensure the cleaning, organisation, and appropriate storage of classroom and school equipment

• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the classroom and shared spaces during the school day

• Supervise and support children during activities such as workshops, library sessions, celebrations, and school events

• Accompany and supervise children during school outings and excursions (walks, visits, performances, etc.)

• Prepare and organise materials required for learning activities

• Monitor and accompany children during break times, canteen periods, rest or nap times, and during arrival and departure on school transport

• Assist children with changing clothes when required

• Carry out other related duties as reasonably assigned by the EIS Coordinator or the School Management

• Assist with EIS Open House visits, and parent tours if required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

• Experience working with young children aged 2 to 5 years

• A diploma or qualification in early childhood education would be a plus

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a classroom environment

• Professional discretion and sound judgement when working with children and families

• Capacity for initiative and a degree of autonomy within the framework defined by the teaching team

• A dynamic, positive, and engaged approach to daily work with young children

• Knowledge of, and compliance with, food hygiene and safety regulations

• Language requirements

• English is the primary language of communication in the EIS. Candidates should be comfortable working in an English-speaking environment

• While a high level of fluency is not required, some functional ability in English and a willingness to develop confidence using English in daily classroom interactions are important