ELL Teaching Assistant

Job description / Role

To play a key role in ensuring that GEMS Wellington, Silicon Oasis offers, maintains, and develops an inclusive approach and experience for all ELL students. The specialist role will support English Language Development to improve proficiency and outcomes in students' listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Implement programmes and materials to ensure ELL students are effectively to make rapid progress.
- Support in class to improve the access and progress of ELL students.
- Work with ELL Coordinator to maintain an up-to-date ELL register and use relevant data to analysis student progress.
- Take part in regular Professional Development to keep up to date with relevant research and best practice.
- To lead small groups of ELL pupils, both social and academic.
- To use positive behaviour management strategies in line with the WSO behaviour policy.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.
- Supervise pupils at play/leisure breaks, at times of transition between lessons and activities, and on arrival to class and before departure.

Requirements

- Assist with general administration and supports classroom management, including creating learning materials. This may include photocopying, filing, labels, laminating, signs, backing and trimming work.
- Support management of ELL department and learning spaces.
- Support with organization of ELL initiatives such as Mini Interpreters, Mother Tongue Day etc.
- Attendance at Team meeting as required.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.