Primary Educational Assistant - Discovery College

Job Summary

The main role of the Educational Assistant (EA) is to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum. As taking on practical roles of responsibility for administrative, managerial and auditing activities. To join and work cohesively within a highly motivated and professional group of teachers. EAs support teaching and learning for a range of student abilities and classes. 

Main Accountabilities

Support for Learning and Teaching:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils
• Assist in the implementation and planning of Individual Education Programmes for students and the monitoring of students’ academic progress
• Support students in mainstream classes including all academic subjects and all aspects of PE including swimming and field sports
• Assist students to access the curriculum safely. Matters relating to health and safety ultimately remain the teachers’ responsibility
• Assisting the teacher/teachers to prepare teaching resources
• Assist in the maintaining of student records
• Support students with emotional/behavioral problems and help develop their social skills/behaviors, including the implementation of behavior modification programmes when required
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom, including supporting access to camps, educational visits and whole school activities, to enable students to fully participate in activities
• Assist students with personal care needs e.g. toileting, changing clothes
• Monitor students’ responses to learning tasks through a range of assessment activities, providing feedback to teachers
• Liaison with the Class Parent Representatives
• Taking an active part in the weekly EA meetings and training sessions to develop skills
• Participating in school wide meetings and initiatives where appropriate
• Attending professional development sessions and staff meetings when required
• Assisting with playground duties

Administrative Duties:

• Prepare and present displays of students' work: teachers will make professional decisions in determining what material is displayed
• Support teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support Learning and Teaching
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the teachers/managers require including: Collecting money; Copy typing and Inputting student data; Producing class lists; Record keeping, Filing; Collating material; Stocktaking; Cataloguing, preparing, issuing and maintaining equipment and materials and Ordering supplies and equipment

Standards and Quality Assurance:

• Support the aims and ethos of the School and Department by behaviors which display concern for the student as a whole person, tact, discretion, confidentiality and the willingness to work as a member of a team
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
• Work collaboratively with teachers
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Manager or School Principal
• Recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, following relevant policies and procedures        

Requirements

Minimum typical education:

• At least 2 years GCSE (pass A-C) or equivalent in Math and English
• At least level 2 of the English national qualifications framework

Minimum typical experience:

• Relevant experiences in schools are preferred but not essential

Abilities:

• Fluent in English
• Ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Build and maintain successful relationships with students, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and are concerned for their development as learners
• Contribute to a range of teaching and learning activities

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Rashmi Tandon at tandor1@dc.edu.hk. 

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

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ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.