Learning Support

Role Overview

We are seeking a Learning Support Teacher who can integrate seamlessly into our multidisciplinary team and make an immediate instructional impact. Reporting to the Learning Intervention Teacher (LIT), the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in teaching children with learning difficulties, addressing both behavioural and academic needs, and delivering high-quality education aligned with the organisation’s philosophy, standards, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Delivery & Implementation

Support LIT to deliver educational programmes in accordance with the organisation’s philosophy, curriculum framework, and established guidelines.

2. Professional Practice & Standards

Assist in executing all teaching and related duties professionally and in compliance with organisational policies and ethical standards.

3. Feedback, Communication & Collaboration

Provide timely and constructive feedback to LIT regarding student reinforcement progress, challenges, and learning outcomes.

Collaborate with LIT and colleagues to improve instructional practices and operational processes.

4. Teaching Materials & Lesson Documentation

Assist LIT to develop teaching materials tailored to each student’s individual goals and learning needs.

Assist in documenting lesson plans, teaching strategies, and student outcomes after each session.

5. Maintaining Learning Environment

Create secure environment for children to encourage play, exploration, interaction and learning.

Select appropriate materials and resources needed to create quality learning environment.

Design purposeful learning environment for children to engage and motivate them.

6. Diversity and Inclusion

Identify children's different background and needs and adjust activities to take into account differences.
Identify each child's individual strengths and needs in day-to-day interaction.
Communicate with LIT to understand diverse backgrounds and needs of children
Apply Centre's diversity and inclusion guidelines

7. Documentation & Records Management

Maintain accurate, organised, and up-to-date documentation of all student-related records, assessments, and reports.

8. Research & Professional Development

Contribute to research initiatives and continuous improvement of teaching methodologies and intervention strategies.

Stay informed of evidence-based practices in special education.

Technical Skills & Core Competencies

1. Diversity and Inclusion

• Apply principles of diversity and inclusion in interactions and implementation of activities for children

2. Learning Environment Design

• Design quality learning environment according to the child's developmental milestones to engage children purposefully.

3. Intervention Principles and Practices

Demonstrate key principles of intervention practices and approaches independently.

4. Child Screening and Assessment

• Conduct screening and assessment of children's strengths and needs according to their developmental milestones, and formulate intervention plan based on data gathered from the process.
  

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Experience: At least 2 years experience needed. Those without experience but with qualification in languages, early childhood and psychology may apply as long as candidate enjoy working with children.

Why Join Us

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with learning difficulties and are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based education, we welcome your application.

Cognitive have a structured staff evaluation system, skills development and compensation progression plan for staff members with potential performance upside.