Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Located in Bayan Lepas, Penang, Straits International School offers a rich and broad British curriculum for ages 3 till 16 years old; with a dynamic approach to learning and school life – founded on high quality pastoral care, two-way communication with parents, and a commitment to provide value added programmes, along with all the academic support our students need to grow healthily in all spheres.

We are part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), growing and globally recognised group of more than 100 international schools located in over 20 countries all over the world and is committed to a learning-first culture of 'getting better’.

• Assist teachers with daily classroom activities and lesson delivery.

• Support the preparation of lesson plans, teaching materials, worksheets, and classroom resources.

• Assist in conducting learning activities and providing support to students during lessons.

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning and provide additional guidance.

• Help monitor students’ participation, behaviour, and progress.

• Assist teachers in marking assignments, classwork, and other learning activities.

• Support classroom management and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Assist with extracurricular activities, school events, educational trips, and student programmes.

• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities where appropriate.

• Observe experienced teachers to develop effective teaching and classroom-management skills.

• Assist with administrative tasks related to teaching and learning.

• Maintain confidentiality and follow the school’s policies, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards.

• Perform other teaching-related duties assigned by the supervising teacher or Head of Department.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.