Secondary Chinese Educational Assistant

Discovery College is looking for an Educational Assistant (EA) to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum

The main role of the Educational Assistant (EA) is to support teachers in the delivery of the curriculum. They work with students and collaborate with colleagues to meet students' individual learning needs and achieve specific student outcomes. EAs support teaching and learning for a range of student abilities and classes. They engage in critical reflection in order to improve their knowledge and skills to better engage students and improve their learning.

EAs assume roles beyond the classroom in endeavouring to maximise students' learning. These roles include working collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the school community, and communicating with parents and care-givers under the guidance of teaching staff. EAs participate as appropriate in the development of the College's policies and programmes and assist in the implementation of College priorities. The work of the EA is vital to the implementation of the College's 5 intended outcomes for every student: to be agentic, to be internationally minded, to flourish, to take principled action, and to achieve highly.

Main Accountabilities

The roles and responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to

• Use own professional role to ensure that the College is able to deliver on the 5 DC Outcomes for every student·
• Assist in the educational and social development of students
• Assist in the implementation and planning of Individual Education Programmes for students and the monitoring of students' academic progress
• Support students in class settings including all academic subjects and all aspects of PE including swimming and field sports
• Assist students to access the curriculum safely, under the guidance of teaching staff
• Assist teaching staff to prepare teaching resources
• Assist in the maintaining of student records
• Support students with emotional/behavioural problems and help develop their social skills/behaviours, including the implementation of behaviour modification programmes when required
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom, including supporting access to camps, educational visits and whole College activities, to enable students to participate fully
• Assist students with personal care needs e.g. toileting, changing clothes, as appropriate
• Monitor students' responses to learning tasks through a range of assessment activities, providing feedback to teachers
• Liaise with parents, under the guidance of teaching staff
• Take an active part in regular meetings and training sessions to develop skills
• Collaborate positively with members of the school community to build a team environment that supports students' learning
• Participate in Quality Assurance and School Improvement in order to ensure high standards of professional practice and student outcomes
• Utilise the Professional Reflection and Development process to ensure own professional development and support for organisational priorities
• Assist with playground duties
• Prepare and present displays of students' work, under the guidance of teaching staff
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the teachers/leaders require including: 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
• Assist with the work of the Learning Diversity Team, supporting students with identified needs
• Perform other duties which may reasonably be assigned from time to time by the Principal or his/her delegate

Typical reporting relationship

Department Head

Minimum typical education

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

Minimum typical experience

• Relevant experiences in schools is preferred but not essential

Core Professional/Technical Competencies required Abilities

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

Knowledge

• Sufficient knowledge, expertise and awareness of students' social, emotional and learning needs to work effective with teachers as part of a professional team

Core Soft/Transferable Competencies required

• Collaborative / team player
• Communication
• Use of initiative
• Customer service
• Keeping commitments
• Work standards

Development/Training to support role competencies

Development activities

• To be negotiated as part of the PRD (Professional Reflection & Development) process

Relevant courses

• To be negotiated as part of the PRD plan

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

For enquiries, please contact Mandy Kwok @ 39691000 or Email: mandy.kwok@dc.edu.hk.

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.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. 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.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

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.

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

Grow. Discover. Dream. This vision statement, created by the College community when the school was founded in 2007, recognizes Discovery College's belief that students should be independent, critical and creative thinkers equipped with the skills, attitudes and values to contribute positively in this complex world in which we live.
The College strongly supports all subject areas with a robust academic curriculum, including the performing and creative arts, design and ICT. Technology is embedded across the curriculum, supported by a number of digital literacy staff and a 1:1 laptop programme from Year 6 onwards.
The College's facilities are second to none, with an award-winning design that incorporates an exceptional performing arts centre, gymnasium spaces, 25m rooftop heated swimming pool, library, science labs and design technology rooms.
https://discovery.esf.edu.hk