Temporary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Purpose of Role

As a Teaching Assistant for this maternity cover position, you will support classroom activities, assist in delivering engaging lessons, and foster a positive learning environment. You\'ll collaborate closely with teachers to ensure students receive necessary support, participate in school events and extracurricular activities, and maintain administrative tasks to support daily operations.

About Straits International School

Straits International School follows the international school curriculum comprising IGCSE and A-Levels, starting at the kindergarten level. With over 400 students, we have gained a reputation for excellence and high standards in education.

We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students\' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Straits International School is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
• Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
• Competitive remuneration.
• School fee discount for children of employees.
• Medical outpatient and insurance benefits.

ISP Principles

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Teaching Assistant – Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning Support :

Behaviour and Wellbeing :

Administrative Support :

Line management

The Teaching Assistant will report to the LKS2 Phase Leader / Head of Primary.

Qualifications and Experience

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Teaching / Education or any other relevant fields. (e.g. PGCE, B.Ed., or equivalent).

Experience and Skills :

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 postholders 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 of 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.

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