Lead Learning Support Assistant (KS1/Lower KS2)

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.

Lead Learning Support Assistant (KS1/Lower KS2)

Are you a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant ready to lead and make a significant impact in Early Years and Key Stage 1?

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Lead LSA to join our dedicated Learning Support Department, focusing on foundational learning and student development in KS1/Lower KS2. This pivotal role involves both direct student support and key leadership responsibilities within our LSA team.

You will be instrumental in:

• Managing LSA team operations, timetabling, and cover.

• Line managing, mentoring, and onboarding LSAs within KS1/Lower KS2.

• Liaising closely with the KS1/Lower KS2 LS teachers and class teachers for seamless support.

• Providing tailored support to young learners, ensuring access to the curriculum.

• Contributing to broader school duties and departmental initiatives.

Required Attributes

• Warm, compassionate, and energetic, with a deep commitment to supporting young learners’ personal and academic development.

• Demonstrates sensitivity and patience in responding to individual needs in a nurturing, child-centred way.

• A proactive and positive problem-solver who can work flexibly and adaptively within a collaborative team.

• Committed to safeguarding, inclusive values, and equitable access to education for all children.

Must-Haves:

• Secure knowledge and experience in maths intervention and support programmes.

• Proven experience teaching and supporting small groups of students.

• Demonstrable experience of managing or leading a team.

• Experience in planning, delivering, and reviewing educational support.

• A strong commitment to and experience of inclusive practice.

Desirable:

• Experience of recruiting and onboarding new members of the team.

• Experience working within a larger educational organisation.

• Experience working with a larger team of support staff.

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.