St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.Mainstream Primary School Learning Support AssistantDuties & Responsibilities:Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) are full-time members of the Primary School Learning Support Team. Their role is to work closely with class teachers, learning support specialists, and therapists to ensure that each child's learning needs are met, enabling them to access the mainstream curriculum and participate fully in classroom life.LSAs support the development and delivery of individualized strategies in line with each child's learning plan, and help create an inclusive, nurturing learning environment that promotes independence, confidence, and success.This is a hands-on and rewarding role that includes:Building strong, caring relationships with childrenSupporting class teachers in delivering lessons that meet individual student needsAssisting with adapting materials and differentiating tasksPromoting engagement and positive behaviour in the classroom and playgroundSupporting students' learning during class, in small groups, and 1:1 settingsCollaborating with specialist staff to monitor progress and refine strategiesHelping facilitate communication between home and school when neededAccompanying students during school trips, special events, and activities across the school dayContributing to whole-school events and duties as directed by the Head of Phase or School LeadershipQualifications & Profile:Our ideal candidate will:Be punctual, reliable, and fully engaged throughout the school dayUse a range of strategies to support children with a variety of learning needsCommunicate clearly with both students and staffAdapt tasks, instructions, and classroom resources to support learningEncourage students to develop independence and confidenceWork positively as part of a collaborative teamMaintain professional communication with families and staffBe sensitive to children's personal and social needsBe proactive, nurturing, and ready to grow through ongoing professional developmentThis is an energetic and meaningful role that requires patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to inclusion. It's ideal for someone passionate about supporting children in reaching their full potential in a warm, inclusive school community.At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
