ART High Level Teaching Assistant

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.

ART High Level Teaching Assistant

Job Purpose:
To support teachers in delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical art education while helping students thrive creatively and academically. The ART High Level Teaching Assistant will assist in both classroom and extracurricular settings and contribute to the smooth running of the Art Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support for students across all key stages, especially those preparing for GCSE and IB Visual Arts, under the direction of the Head of Department.

• Assist in delivering foundational drawing and technical skills in small group settings.

• Help raise student achievement by supporting progress and engagement.

• Plan and lead small group interventions in technical art skills, as identified by teachers and the Head of Department.

• Foster student well-being and actively contribute to safeguarding their welfare.

• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and diverse school environment.

• Collaborate with teachers and the Director of Whole School Learning Support to improve student outcomes.

• Support teachers in delivering practical, safe, and well-resourced lessons.

• Encourage students to explore a variety of media, tools, and techniques to achieve high standards in their work.

Specific Duties:

• Assist in delivering creative, small-group lessons focused on developing core art techniques.

• Support individual and group learning programmes aligned with student targets.

• Monitor and record student progress in collaboration with the Director of WS Learning Support and teaching staff.

• Design engaging activities to build student confidence and independent learning.

• Help oversee the implementation of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).

• Establish positive relationships with students, providing role model behaviour and support for individual needs.

Technician Responsibilities:

Daily Tasks:

• Prepare materials and equipment for lessons in advance.

• Assist teachers during practical classes.

• Keep studios clean, organised, and ready for use.

Regular Tasks (Fortnightly to Monthly):

• Maintain and service studio equipment.

• Audit and manage art materials and stock.

• Coordinate stock orders with the Head of Department.

Special Events:

• Provide creative support for school productions (set design, props, etc.).

• Prepare, install, and document student work for major exhibitions:

  • IB Visual Arts Exhibition

  • GCSE Art Exhibition

  • EXPO (Faculty Exhibition)

Additional Support:

• Assist in the delivery of clay, printmaking, and textile lessons.

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong drawing and painting skills.

• Confident working across multiple media including print and ceramics.

• Familiarity with IB Visual Arts, GCSE, or iGCSE Art, Graphics, and Photography curricula.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

• Experience working in an educational or childcare setting, particularly with small-group interventions.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive, flexible, and adaptable mindset.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

• Reflective and proactive in teaching and learning.

• Patience, empathy, and resilience in supporting diverse learners.

• Organised, punctual, and reliable.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• BA (Hons) or equivalent in Education or Fine Arts.

• Training in counselling or safeguarding.

• Experience working with students with a variety of learning needs.

• Evidence of recent CPD in Learning Support or Arts Education.

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.