Educational Assistant (Individual Learning Needs), Island School
Core
Support students with diverse learning needs (Dyslexia, ADHD, ASD) in mainstream classes, facilitating individual and small-group learning, and assisting with personal care and behavioral management.
Role type
Educational Assistant (Individual Learning Needs)
Builds
Support for student academic progress, social development, and safe access to curriculum and activities
Domain
K-12 Education / Special Education Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Native-level English proficiency, secondary-level mathematics skills, ICT proficiency, behavior management, personal care assistance, curriculum adaptation, data monitoring
Preferred skills
Prior experience in educational settings, ability to support students with executive functioning challenges
Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and planning of Individual Education Programmes, support students in mainstream classes including PE, assist students with personal care needs, monitor students' responses to learning tasks, act as a role model for positive behavior, prepare displays of students' work, maintain student records
Seniority
Individual Contributor, support staff