Educational Assistant (EA)

Job title: Educational Assistant (EA)

Company: Malvern College Hong Kong Limited


Job description: Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) opened its doors in August 2018 and will ultimately provide around 1200 places for both Primary and Secondary pupils. This co-educational day school will cater largely for international pupils, reflecting the truly multi-cultural nature of this vibrant city.MCHK is located near the Science Park in the New Territories, with easy access by both road and rail from all areas around Hong Kong. With the added attraction of proximity to the Chinese University of Hong Kong the area provides an excellent cultural and academic environment for teaching and learning.MCHK is an authorised IB World School and offers Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme.MCHK is very supportive of the professional development of Educational Assistants through undertaking a PGDE or iPGCE. We are committed to supporting teaching practicums with the support and time of a mentor in lesson planning and delivery.The RoleTo provide support to teachers and other staff as required during the school year. This vacancy starts in August 2025.ResponsibilitiesDepartmental/Subject Support:

• Prepare teaching/learning/curriculum materials – photocopy, laminate, translate, create spreadsheets, input/collate data related to pupils, grades, resources;
• Cover classes where necessary and appropriate;
• Assist in staff duties during morning break, lunchtime, after school;
• Provide in-class learning support and language support as needed to individual/group of pupils;
• Accompany teachers and pupils on field trips to provide supervision;
• Assist Teachers and Learning Support Teachers with smaller groups within class; and
• Attend school and departmental meetings – liaise with School Office regarding departmental needs.

School Activities Support:An Educational Assistant should be able and willing to support a wide range of educational activities including but not limited to:

• Support for the school’s co-curricular activities (CCA) programme. All members of staff are expected to support a minimum of one CCA per week;
• Accompany pupils during sports competitions;
• Assist with school performances during and after school hours, as required;
• Assist in the preparation and running of Open Day activities;
• Assist in translating for parents and teachers during parent consultation evenings, coffee mornings and other information sessions;
• Assist in collating/formatting documents – accreditation, evaluation; and
• Assist in library duties regularly.

Office Support:

• Assist with beginning and end of term office activities such as preparing files, designing notice boards, distributing stationery; and
• Assist the office team with administrative tasks during term time as required.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Education is an advantage;
• Fluent English;
• Relevant experience in primary or secondary education is preferred;
• Experience working in an international school setting is preferred;
• Attention to detail, patient and helpful;
• Collaborative and prepared to work as part of a team;
• Sound organizational and time management skills;
• Basic level of IT skills;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background;
• Strong work ethic;
• Effective communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to high standards in teaching and learning; and
• Candidates who would like to have a teaching practicum are welcome.

Please send the application with a cover letter and full resume including your current and expected salaries addressed to the Human Resources Department, Malvern College Hong Kong by clicking ‘Apply Now’.Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The final employment will be subject to pre-employment and child protection checks.Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks, and identity checks.

Expected salary:

Location: Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong

Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:52:16 GMT

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