Educational Assistant, Primary Learning Enhancement (Starting August 2025) - Renaissance College

Renaissance College is seeking to appoint a Full Time Educational Assistant for the Primary Learning Enhancement Team (LET).

Educational assistants are appointed to work with students with learning needs, either individually, in small groups or in the classrooms. The LET EA role is to support and work alongside teachers both in the Learning Enhancement Team and classroom teachers in the mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities

• To support the students by working with an individual or groups of students under the direction of the teachers.
• To support the teachers by liaising and feeding back about student progress.
• To support the school by working as a team in promoting the aims, ethos and policies of the School at all times.
• To support professional development opportunities by attending courses and training days whenever possible.
• To be able and comfortable working with students in all areas of the curriculum.
• To ensure that appropriate confidentiality standards are in place and enforced
• To be able to support students with social and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Highly proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to work effectively under the direction and supervision of year level and learning enhancement teachers
• Contribute to a range of teaching and learning activities
• Good level of understanding and awareness of students’ social, emotional and learning needs
• Ability to effectively manage student behavior
• Work collaboratively as part of a professional team
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to all student information
• Strong IT skills
• Previous experience of inquiry based learning is of benefit

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

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.

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.

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