Job Details

Early Years Teaching Assistant

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Wellington College China

location
Hangzhou, China
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    Preference : Both NES & NNES
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    Salary : Salary Not-disclosed
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Start Work : Sep 2024

Highlights :

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    Job Type Full-time
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    Education Bachelor degree
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    B.ED./ PGCE / iPGCE Not Required
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    Experience 2 years
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    Major Any
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    Gender Any

Description & Requirements
MAIN PURPOSE


To support class teachers in the education and care of children (age 2-6 years old).

OBJECTIVE

To join an innovative Early Years programme that supports each pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme and Practice
Contribute to a programme underpinned by an image of a strong and capable child.
Assist teachers in setting up a classroom programme that fosters independence, inquiry and learning progression.
Demonstrate an interest and ability in using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to guide practice.
Support teachers with documentation via learning stories, reflective journals, transcribing pupil’s work, observations and narratives.
Support the class team by contributing to reflective sessions.
Use technology with children as a tool for learning, organising ideas and sharing with the wider community.
Take advantage of serendipitous happenings and be flexible enough to extend learning at these times.

Care and Wellbeing of Children
Ensure each child has a sense of belonging within the classroom.
Adhere to pupil-to-teacher ratios throughout the day.
Maintain the highest standards of care, child protection and safeguarding at all times by upholding the 3Ps: Protection, Provision and Participation as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Families
Understand the importance of building authentic relationships with families, knowing such understandings can lead to greater learning outcomes for children.
Communicate with families and the wider community about the programme, including through the preparation of workshops, online platforms and parent meetings.

Environment
Maintain an ordered, inviting and beautiful classroom environment.
Assist in the ordering of resources to support and extend learning in the classroom, the learning spaces and the community.

Professionalism
Have a willingness to learn about pedagogical practices that may be unfamiliar.
Attend all team meetings and committees as necessary and take on portfolio responsibilities within the team.
Adhere to all procedures and policies as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

BASIC QUALIFICATION
Education:Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree /First Aid

Major:Early Childhood Education

Language:Mandarin and English

Experience
International teaching experience in Early Childhood an advantage.
Recent EC graduates may apply, as placements will be counted towards experience.

PREFERRED APITUTUDES
Commitment to lifelong learning.
Strong ability to embrace change.
Confident in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and database systems.
Ability to work to tight timelines.
Personal integrity, accountability and credibility.
Strong mindset for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations.


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