West Island School is seeking an Educational Assistant (EAP) on a full-time basis to start from August 2026. This is a full-time permanent position active for 10.5 months only, summer break will be unpaid leave.
Multilingual students form approximately 63% of WIS student population from years 7-13. The EAP Faculty needs to provide both in-class curricular support and administrative support to subjects across the curriculum as well as discrete groups of students. The Educational Assistant attached to this faculty is required to provide this support on an ongoing basis.
Main Responsibilities
- To support students requiring various levels of academic language support on the EAP register. Students must be supported in the development of key academic language skills in discrete groups.
- To support the reading skills of Pre-16 students to provide guidance according to the school’s inclusion policies. To respond to requests for in-class support from subject teachers.
- To support IGCSE/ GCSE students in their coursework and homework. To provide follow up and context as required for EAP Intensive or EAP Lite lessons.
- To occasionally support lunchtime help clubs prior to exams /tests at certain times of the year.
- To follow up students in language intensive subject areas – mainstream subject classrooms.
- To maintain records of In-class Support on prescribed shared proformas provided by the faculty.
- To attend all collaboration sessions and faculty meetings to provide formal feedback from subject classrooms and inform EAP teachers of student need and progress. To store / document curricular materials as relevant to EAP.
- To provide differentiated assistance as required by EAP and subject teachers. (for example) - the creation or search for differentiated support resources, as relevant.
- To provide administrative support for filing, record keeping, transfer of data, testing, stock taking and display as required.
Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed-upon objectives.
REPORTING TO:
Head of EAP Faculty & Vice Principal in charge of EAP & Inclusion
Requirements & Experience
- At least graduate qualifications from a reputed University.
- Preferred but not essential, post-graduate qualifications related to education or prior teaching/support experience at a secondary school.
- Experience in international schools and a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multicultural classroom is desired.
- Familiarity with the language & curricular demands of secondary schools, preferably IB MYP / DP schools.
Abilities & Knowledge
- Strong English speaking skills and ability to clarify language for students (Familiarity with literature in English is an advantage)
- Ability to work in different subject areas and pick up the required competencies to support students
- Sound knowledge of the use of basic ICT skills – Microsoft Office, Google Suite (Docs, Classroom, sheets, slides) and Familiarity with Windows.
- Willingness to collaborate with subject teachers and Heads of Year as relevant.
- Familiarity with Zoom and Zoom protocols for education should online learning be required.
- Working knowledge of English Grammar, academic vocabulary, and reading & writing for specific purposes.
- An understanding of students’ academic language needs as noted in the EAP & IN registers on the school database.
- An understanding of the role and responsibilities of an Educational Assistant in the classroom including Child Protection practices in the school ( this information will be provided)
- Willingness to create support resources and supplementary work for students where necessary to assist the class teacher or EAP teacher.
Competencies
- Ability to work in a collaborative team with teachers and other EAs.
- A flexible approach with difficult students and the ability to foster positive relationships and trust with students being supported.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Willingness to be involved in EAP lunchtime activities with students as required.
- Strong ethical integrity in all aspects of the job.
- Willingness to participate in professional development on designated CPD days: internal (at WIS) and external (ESF).
Applicants must be permanent Hong Kong residents or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.
For enquiries, please contact Rathi Nandakumar @ 28191962 or Email:
[email protected]Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.
By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.
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About Us
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
www.esf.edu.hk
About The Team
West Island School is a world class co-educational IB World School with a leading reputation in Hong Kong. Our school motto “Strength from Diversity” reflects that the school caters for students from over 40 nationalities. The school has a strong focus on developing responsible global citizenship teaching through the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Courage, compassion and service beyond the classroom define our students. We have a reputation for academic excellence and the vast majority of students graduate to a range of leading worldwide universities after completing the IBDP or IBCP programme. In 2020, our average score for the IB Diploma was 37, and 29% of students achieved 40 points or more. Extracurricular activities are offered termly through an extensive CAS programme (Community, Activity and Service). We have a strong focus on pastoral care to support the whole development of young people.
https://wis.esf.edu.hk
