Student Support Assistant (SEN) – Middle School

Kazakhstan International School Astana

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  • 29 д. назад
Position Overview:We are seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Student Support Assistant to work closely with a middle school student who requires additional support as they transition into an English-medium international school environment. This is a vital role supporting the student’s academic, social, and emotional development, and ensuring they are successfully integrated into the school community.Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide one-on-one support to the student during lessons, breaks, and transitions as required
  • Assist the student in understanding and completing classroom tasks and assignments
  • Support the development of English language skills in collaboration with classroom teachers and EAL specialists
  • Help the student build confidence, independence, and positive relationships with peers
  • Implement strategies recommended by the school’s Student Support Team or SEN Coordinator
  • Monitor and report on the student’s progress and challenges to teachers and parents
  • Promote an inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environment
Requirements:
  • Experience working with children or young adolescents, preferably in an international or English-medium school setting
  • Patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
  • Good English communication skills (spoken and written)
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff
  • Willingness to learn and apply strategies for supporting students with diverse learning needs
Desirable:
  • Background in education, psychology, social work, or a related field
  • Experience supporting students with special educational needs or English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  • Knowledge of inclusive education practices
Contract:
  • Full-time, during school hours (term time)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience
KIS is more than academics, more than a school - we are a community with a strong vision & mission.We are pleased to introduce you to Kazakhstan International School (KIS) - Astana. Eventually we plan to offer the IB Programme for Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a rich array of academics, arts, and athletics in a setting that inspires excellence and a love for learning. At the start, from August 2024, we will begin with Kindergarten through Grade 4 (PYP*).Founded in 1998, KIS has made student-centered, inquiry-based learning a priority from the start. From our beginnings as the first Montessori based kindergarten in Almaty, Kazakhstan, we have consistently made decisions with a clear goal in mind: supporting quality student learning and social-emotional growth. With that goal in mind, KIS Astana will develop to become one of a select number of world schools to offer the full IB continuum: PYP (Reception Class to Grade 5), MYP (Grades 6-10) and DP (Grades 11-12).At KIS, we are more than academics; we are a learning community of students, parents, teachers, and staff working together to create a school culture that ensures a world-class, international education.Motto: More than Academics.
Vision: To be a caring, impactful community that excels in learning and in life.
Mission: The KIS community nurtures a growth mindset through a holistic education that connects cultures.

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