**Description**

**Description of School**

We are one of the biggest school groups in South East Asia with over 5000 students attending Tenby schools every day across Malaysia. We are part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading International Education company based in London with 76 schools across the world. We are part of a worldwide family with sister schools in Spain, UK, Mexico, Costa Rica, USA, Canada, Dubai and the UAE.

We have a proven track record of staff development and good quality teaching and learning. We are unique because we have a Private Malaysian school and an International School on the same campus and we are truly integrated.

**Key benefits**
- A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
- A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
- An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
- A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff.
- Access to expertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
- A commitment to employee well-being

We also offer:

- Competitive salary
- Fee discount for children of employees
- Medical outpatient and insurance benefits
- Personal Accident insurance coverage
- Generous contributions to an Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

**ISP Malaysia - [Tenby School Penang]**

**[Teaching Assistant (International School)]**

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**Purpose of Role**

We are looking for suitably qualified, inspirational and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our forward thinking and dynamic teaching team that provides quality teaching and learning for our students - commencing **January 2024.**

**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 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.

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

**ISP Key Responsibilities**

To assist the class teacher by working with the children so that they can fulfill their social, personal and academic goals.

To assist the teacher by being aware of what the class teacher has planned for the day and the routines that they have has set up.

To be observant enough to pick out any child who may need help and to check with the class teacher on measures to be taken to help him/her

To help in the preparation of resources and to display children’s work.

To attend all the staff briefings and be ready to attend staff training and professional development conducted in school.

Teaching assistant must be ready to take on supervisory duties outside the classroom when asked by the Principal/Head of School/Deputies

**Skills, Qualifications and Experience**
- Applicant must possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Minimum 1 year experience working with children in a classroom setting, preferable in an international school context.
- Applicants will be hardworking, enthusiastic and creativity and a growth mindset.
- Strong grasp of the English Language both written and spoken with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
- Plan, prepare and deliver activities for young children to enjoy.

**ISP Leadership Competencies**

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. **Collaboration. **Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.

2. **Learning & Getting Better. **Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

3. **Innovation Leadership.** Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

4. **Outcome driven. **Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

5. **Resilience. **Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

6. **Community Focus.** Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

7. **Integrity & Ethical Management.** Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps othe