JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a part-time, temporary Educational Assistant, Learning Diversity (Parent Funded), to work with us at Bradbury School for up to 11 hours per week. This will be a 1 to 1 student support role with a Year 1 child. 

Responsibilities

• To assist in the education and supervision of an individual student within an inclusive learning environment
• To support the student to maximise learning under the guidance of the Learning Diversity Team, an ESF Educational Psychologist and class teachers

Support for Learning and Teaching:

• To assist with the educational, social, and emotional development of the student
• To work collaboratively with the Learning Diversity Team and class teachers in the implementation of individualised support for learning, behaviour and interventions
• To closely liaise with Learning Diversity and class teachers to communicate the student’s responses to various tasks or other data as may be requested
• To plan and create alternative resources for the student where appropriate
• To provide integration support for the student outside of the classroom, including access to field trips, educational visits, whole- school activities, and unstructured break times

Bradbury School Standards:

• To implement positive behaviour support in alignment with Bradbury School’s ‘Expectation of Behaviour Policy’
• To build trust and rapport by showing care for the student as an individual
• To model professionalism in terms of confidentiality, dress, punctuality, and attendance
• To attend team meetings or parent meetings as requested
• To prepare communications for parents with updates on behaviour and learning which will be communicated through the Learning Diversity Team

Please note that the position will be temporary part-time with the possibility of hours being reduced as the student fosters independence in 2025.

Requirements

• Experience working with primary school-aged children is preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• A caring and committed approach to supporting students is essential
• Willingness and eagerness to learn and implement leading practice
• Patience, dependability and professionalism
• Ability to collaborate well with others
• Highly proficient in spoken English

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.