Relief Teacher Assistant

About the role

Brighton College (Singapore), part of Cognita, is looking for an experienced Relief Teacher Assistant to help provide a learning environment that meets the developmental and educational needs of all children, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Deputy Head.

Key responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher, Deputy Head or Head Master
• Promote the learning of Mandarin in the Pre-Prep dual-language environment
• Follow agreed programmes of work with children working towards set targets
• Support children's physical, emotional and social well-being
• Help staff with minor admin tasks such as photocopying, filing and completing records during non-contact time
• Make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books as required
• Contribute to the CCA programme and assist with children's safe use of school transport
• Carry out other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Required profile

• Passion for working with young children
• Comfortable receiving calls in the morning when required
• Ability to converse in Mandarin, which is needed to teach Mandarin
• Ability to work under pressure and use of initiative

Required skills

• Proficiency in using computers
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills