At Huili Nursery Shanghai, we appreciate that every child is a unique and able learner from birth. The heart of our vision is to ensure that Huili Nursery Shanghai is the leading and most inspirational early years’ education provider in Shanghai. It is our desire to afford every child the opportunity of growth and fulfilment in a setting which imbues the Huili Identity:
Inspired
Individual
Independent
Inclusive
Intellectual
and Huili Values:
Kindness
Courage
Integrity
Respect
Responsibility

Huili Nursery Shanghai represents a marriage of traditional values and evidence-based practice from the UK and China. We know that excellent early years education provides children with an increased chance of success in school and later in life, thereby contributing to creating a society where opportunities are abundant. To this end, we are seeking a like-minded teacher who will contribute to a team of motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking professionals and who will add something special to this exceptional early years setting.

Within a culture of shared vision, mutual respect, connection and belonging, open communication and inclusive practice, the teacher will form an integral part of a close team who aspire to continually develop and evolve in their personal and professional development for the benefit of themselves and their pupils.


Objectives
A Teaching Assistant will assist teaching staff as required during the day. This may include taking small groups within the classroom, offering one to one support under the guidance and supervision of staff members, working with pupils in various learning environments, supervising activities. To support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Huili pupils to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. Please note that this list is not exhaustive.
Key Responsibilities
Have knowledge and understanding of the curriculum at a level which will assist effective teaching and learning
Strive to become increasingly effective in promoting pupil’s development in the three prime areas of learning and four specific areas of learning including communication and language, physical development, social and emotional development, literacy, maths and other skills as outlined by the class teacher
Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the class teacher
Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in all learning activities
Support clear expectations of pupils’ behaviour and assist in securing appropriate standards of discipline
Play a key role in the safe supervision of pupils at breaks, lunchtimes and movement around the learning spaces
Help to create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment for pupils to explore and learn
Be able to maintain pupils’ personal interests and motivation
Present learning tasks and curriculum content in a clear and stimulating manner
Be able to work with pupils individually and in groups, and contribute to decisions about the most appropriate learning goals, learning opportunities and teaching strategies
Use a range of supporting techniques considering, in consultation with teachers, how best to deploy them
Communicate clearly and effectively with pupils through questioning, instructing, explaining and feedback
To regularly assess the pupils’ development by means of formal and informal assessment
To communicate with parents on a regular, informal, professional basis and to deal with day to day queries
To contribute to the pupil’s learning journals and to ensure that these records are shared with colleagues and available for inspection by senior leaders
To be involved in developing, implementing and monitoring policy and to assist in the necessary documentation pertaining to that subject where required
To ensure that the pupil’s work is displayed and presented to the very highest standard in the classroom and throughout the setting
To participate where required in Staff Development and to attend staff meetings and briefings
Regularly engage in professional development opportunities and take pride in one’s own learning
To assist teachers with the resourcing of the learning and development areas promoted
Produce high quality resources and materials to support pupils’ learning
To support the Academic Development Plan so far as it relates to the subjects taught and the continuing improvement of the setting and accommodation
To assist where required activity or activities to enrich the experience for the pupils. These activities to take place outside of the prescribed teaching hours as reasonably directed by the Master.
Expertise
Experience of working in an early years’ / educational setting preferred
A minimum of two years’ post qualification experience
Fluency in English and Chinese
Ability to deliver excellent service at all times
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and database systems
Excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight timelines
Preferred Aptitudes
Teaching qualification
Demonstrating practice that represents the Wellington values of all times (courage, integrity, kindness, respect and responsibility)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven ability to communicate effectively with different types of people and in cross-culture environment
Strong passion for the education industry
Strong track record of solving complex problems, strategic thinking and delivering significant impact
Personal integrity, accountability and credibility
Strong mind-set for continuous improvement to meet or exceed expectations