Learning Support Assistant

About Us

Sri KDU International School, Subang Jaya, is a distinguished institution offering a comprehensive education program from Foundation Years to Year 12. We follow the National Curriculum for England, seamlessly integrating it with Malaysian subjects to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Our mission is to nurture globally competent and self-assured students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We pride ourselves on delivering a British-style education that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. Our core values guide our educational approach, focusing on engagement, responsiveness to feedback, continuous progress, and the cultivation of independent learning. At Sri KDU International School, we embrace diversity and promote a culture of understanding and tolerance, preparing our students to become compassionate, well-rounded individuals.

We are seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and passionate Learning Support Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' learning, fostering their development, and helping them achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Responsibility:

• Providing support to subject teachers where applicable in ensuring identified students are catered for within lessons, eg. modifying resources to improve accessibility, providing prompt/reminder for the completion of work
• To establish a supportive, caring and secure relationship with the identified student(s), promoting respect, self esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
• Providing in class one to one support for identified learners
• Proving one to one or small group interventions for identified students under the direct of the AHT- Inclusion
• To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural/medical needs of the students and respond to them effectively
• Helping develop programmes of learning activities and to adapt appropriate materials
• To help, support and motivate the identified student(s), clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning and behaviour and enabling learning targets and outcomes to be achieved
• Assisting with marking and correcting work
• Keep detailed records of all support, interventions and modifications made for identified students to enable effective review and analysis of their effectiveness
• To keep records of student progress and attainment to help inform review meetings
• Attending meetings and reviews
• Helping with school events, trips and activities
• To uphold school discipline and regulations are appropriate and to foster and promote equal opportunities in practice.
• Participate in duties – lunch/break/before and after school
• To ensure regular and effective communication between all relevant parties, including the students, staff, parents and external agencies.
• Support the aims, values, mission and ethos of the school and participate in a team approach to all aspects of school life.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and INSET days as required, and identify areas of personal practice and experience to develop.
• Take appropriate responsibility for safeguarding and children's welfare and be aware of confidential issues linked to home/child/teacher/school and keep confidences appropriately.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Education/ Psychology a related field
• Well-versed in the English Language
• At least 3 years of working experience at the International School's level
• Seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking parents/ clients
• Excellent management and organizational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of English Proficiency
• Able to work independently
• IT literate

How to Apply:

Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about the ethos and values of XCL International and SriKDU Schools. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the chosen candidate. To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button on this page to submit your application.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to make an early appointment. Interviews may take place in Kuala Lumpur or online.

Safeguarding Statement:

XCL education is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We follow safer recruitment practices with specific attention to child protection. SriKDU employees ensure a secure, stimulating and well managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.

All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, successful references including from your current Head of School, as well as due visa and work permit process as required by Malaysian law.