Learning Support Assistant - Primary School Special Needs Program, ST ANDREWS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK

About the Company

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum that begins in Nursery and leads to IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. We are an inclusive school on a campus of more than 2,400 students representing some 68 nationalities. As part of NAE we collaborate with institutions including The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a student with special educational needs in the Primary School STARS Program.
• Work as a key member of the Learning Support team, collaborating closely with classroom teachers, specialist staff, therapists, and parents.
• Help the student access the mainstream curriculum and develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Build a caring, nurturing relationship with the assigned student and promote self-esteem.
• Implement consistent and supportive learning plans in coordination with teachers and follow the student's Individual Learning Plan.
• Support the student during lessons, breaks, and social times to encourage participation and engagement.
• Adapt and prepare learning materials, provide clear instructions and visual/verbal cues, and apply professional development strategies in the classroom.
• Assist during school trips, community activities, and school events.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Thai and English and familiarity with Thai culture are essential.
• Legal right to work in Thailand.
• Compassionate, reliable, punctual, fully engaged throughout the school day, patient, and a positive team player committed to inclusive education.
• Ability to follow strategies outlined in an Individual Learning Plan, communicate regularly with parents, and collaborate with therapists and teachers.
• Enthusiastic about ongoing professional learning.
• All post holders in regulated activity are subject to national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities through the Nord Anglia Education family.
• Supportive and inclusive school community.
• Collaborations with world-leading institutions such as The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF.

Application Process

Submit a letter of application and your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information, please email. We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons from diverse backgrounds.