Learning Support Assistant - High School Special Needs Program

Date: 18 Apr 2025

Location:

Bangkok, TH

Job ID: 5736

School: St Andrews International School Bangkok

Company: Nord Anglia Education

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.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:
As a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) in our ED Program (Embracing Different), you’ll provide one-to-one support for a high school student with special educational needs. You'll work as a key member of our Learning Support team, collaborating with subject teachers, specialist staff, therapists, and parents to ensure the student receives the personalised support they need to succeed academically and socially.

Your role is crucial in helping the student access the mainstream curriculum, develop independence, and thrive in all aspects of school life.

Your responsibilities include:

Building a caring, respectful, and supportive relationship with your assigned student.
Working closely with teachers to implement a consistent, structured learning plan.
Providing academic and emotional support throughout lessons, break times, and school routines.
Adapting materials and approaches to meet the student's unique learning needs.
Encouraging self-confidence, independence, and positive peer interactions.
Applying strategies from professional development directly in the classroom setting.

Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a dedicated, patient, and proactive professional with a genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting young people with diverse needs.

You’ll support the student and school team by:

Being dependable, fully engaged, and present throughout the school day.
Implementing strategies from the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Offering clear instructions, visual aids, and hands-on support when needed.
Promoting emotional regulation and fostering a positive mindset.
Communicating clearly and regularly with parents, teachers, and therapists.
Supporting the student during field trips, school events, and extracurricular activities.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be:
Open to ongoing professional learning and new strategies.
Calm, compassionate, and resilient in the face of challenges.
A team player with a strong belief in equity and inclusion.

Required:

Fluency in Thai and English, with a strong understanding of Thai culture.
Legal right to work in Thailand.

Why Join Us?

At St Andrews International School Bangkok, we believe in supporting every learner to reach their potential. As a valued member of our team, you’ll benefit from:
Ongoing professional development within the Nord Anglia Education global network.
A warm, inclusive school culture that values individuality.
Partnerships with world-leading institutions like The Juilliard School, MIT, and UNICEF.

Application Process:
Interested candidates, please submit a letter of application and your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For further information, please contact: recruitment@standrews.ac.th

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.