Special Educational Needs Teacher / Teaching Assistant

About the job

Do you have the motivation to make a profound and positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced learning support teacher /assistant/care worker to join our learning support team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating a supportive and enriched educational experience for our neurodiverse students. As a support teacher/assistant/care worker, you will work closely with other students, families, and other key professionals to ensure each student’s unique needs are met.

The teacher position is a full-time (100%) temporary position to cover a member of staff on maternity leave. The assistant position is a part-time (86% - full-time during school term-time only). It is available for immediate appointment until June 2027, or until the maternity leave ends.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are relevant:

• HKDir approved teaching qualifications (for SEND teachers)
• Qualifications in special needs education, social work, or social care. Relevant experience may compensate for qualifications in some circumstances.
• Candidates should have fluent English (minimum B2)

Key responsibilities

• Create tailored learning plans that cater to the unique needs and abilities of each student (assistants are expected to implement plans only)
• Create a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes growth, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Foster and build caring relationships with students with various learning needs.
• Provide differentiated instruction to accommodate the various learning diversities within the classroom
• Utilise evidence-based strategies to support neurodiverse students
• Regularly monitor and assess student progress adjusting teaching methods as necessary
• Foster and build caring relationships with students with diverse learning needs

Skills

• Promote students' learning and personal development so that they experience the most of the educational opportunities open to them.
• Motivate and encourage the students with engaging and differentiated teaching
• Plan, deliver and manage opportunities for individual student learning outside the classroom, including in outdoor settings
• Give the students security and help during their learning journey
• Support students' social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Adapt and teach the learning designed by the class teacher to individual or small group settings
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management skills

Who are you?

• We are looking for someone with:
• A background in education or learning support
• A passion for creating inclusive and diverse learning experiences
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of students 
• Experience working with students aged 6 - 16 years
• Professionals with experience and training working with students with behavioural challenges are preferred

Safeguarding

BISS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to a criminal record check (DBS or equivalent).

We offer

BISS is committed to being a collaborative learning organisation. The school offers a supportive working environment and invests generously in professional development for all its staff. As a member of the Norwegian IB Schools Association, the Nordic Network of International Schools, and the IB Global Community, the school offers regular opportunities to communicate and collaborate with other educators, both in Norway and elsewhere in Europe.

All employees are entitled to membership of our private pension scheme, through NordeaLiv.