Teaching Assistant (January 2027 Start)(ID: 926)

About RoleRole:The Primary Teaching Assistant (TA) for Juniors supports high-quality learning and student wellbeing. Works under the direction of class teachers and year group leaders and reports directly to the Head of Primary. Upholds the school’s values, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive culture. Is rooted in the Engaging Learning framework and supports children through responsive, inclusive, and engaging practice. Responsibilities (Aligned to Engaging Learning): Strand 1: Knowing the Child Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with children, supporting their wellbeing, confidence and engagement in learning. Support children as individuals, recognising their interests, strengths, needs and stages of development. Work sensitively with children who require additional support, including EAL and Support for Learning, under the guidance of the teacher. Contribute to a nurturing classroom culture where children feel safe, valued and able to take risks in their learning. Support care routines and transitions in ways that promote independence, dignity and security. Work in partnership with teachers to ensure consistent support for children’s learning and wellbeing. Strand 2: Spaces for Learning Support the creation and maintenance of engaging, well-organised and inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments. Prepare and organise resources that encourage curiosity, independence and active learning. Support the use of open-ended materials and learning provocations as directed by the teacher. Help ensure learning environments are safe, accessible and inviting for all children. Contribute to displays and visible learning that reflect children’s learning processes and celebrate progress. Support learning during lessons, play-based learning, outdoor learning, trips and special events. Strand 3: Foundations for Learning Support high-quality interactions with children by listening, questioning and encouraging thinking and communication. Reinforce positive behaviour and learning dispositions in line with the school’s values and expectations. Support child-initiated and teacher-guided learning activities as directed. Promote language development through meaningful interaction and modelling. Support the safe and responsible use of digital tools when required. Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, health and safety at all times. Our SchoolIn May 2024, Education in Motion (EiM) announced its partnership with Sakol Sathapat, a prominent Thailand-based developer, to establish a Dulwich College International in Bangkok.Opening in August 2026, Dulwich College Bangkok will join EiM’s existing network of international schools in Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Beijing, and Suzhou.Dulwich College Bangkok will combine a rich heritage of British international education with Thai architectural elegance, initially catering to 1,000 Early Years and Junior School students, with plans to expand to 1,800 students with the opening of a Senior School by 2029. The College will provide an exceptional educational experience, emphasising academic excellence, holistic development, and the Dulwich ethos.With a rigorous UK national curriculum enhanced and enriched to accommodate students from Nursery through to Year 13, academic achievement will be supplemented by a rich tapestry of extracurricular activities and state-of-the-art educational resources. Moreover, the school’s ethos of holistic development ensures that students emerge as well-rounded individuals prepared to navigate an ever-evolving global landscape.We are Looking for Someone WhoQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in education or Bachelor of Arts with a major in Language. A minimum of 3 years of working experience in an international school or working with children. Proficiency in both English and Thai. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to use initiative. A positive, caring and flexible approach to supporting learning. Basic ICT competence to support learning in school. Ready to Make a Difference with UsHow to apply:Applications are to be made through the JobsDB platform. Please ensure that you read the job description prior to applying and that you address the areas covered in the job description. Applications without a relevant and tailored supporting statement will not be taken forward. "Candidates are advised to apply early as we are reviewing applications as they are received"The application process:Online initial interview (HR) – online to establish the right fit for candidates and DCBKFace-to-face interview (Founding Head of Primary)Final interview (Head of College) – either online of face to faceOffers made to successful candidates (subject to safeguarding, reference, background and qualification checks)Safeguarding StatementDulwich College International School Bangkok is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, social media checks, criminal record checks, and successful references. Equity Diversity Inclusion StatementDulwich College International School Bangkok (DCBK) is committed to diversity within its team, organisational practices, policies and culture. It recognises that people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and it encourages and leverages these differences to make its work more relevant and approachable. We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background. We strives to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. It expects everyone who works with it to share this commitment and to act accordingly, as it aspires to best serve the DCBK mission and its community.