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Learning Support Assistant
2025-03-27T09:44:20+00:00
Woodford School Lusaka
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Lusaka
Southern Africa
10101
Zambia
Education, and Training
Teachers & Education
 
UGX
MONTH
2025-04-11T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
8 hours per day

The core purpose of the teaching roles is planning, organizing and implementing of appropriate instructional programs in the section’s environment that guide and challenge students to acquire expected knowledge, skills and understanding to fulfil their potential in the 21st Century. To ignite a passion for learning, create a sense of achievement for all and demonstrate the highest expectations whilst acknowledging that each of our children is unique with individual strengths and needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach and support pupils using 21st century methodology.
  • Advise and contribute to development of policies and procedures for the school’s Learning Support system.
  • Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of IEPs for selected students.
  • Support the class teacher(s) through sharing expertise and assisting with systematic instruction; particularly with accommodating diversity and multi-level learning
  • Use a variety of assessment procedures to gather additional information necessary to determine appropriate interventions and programming. This may include observations, analysis of work samples, interviews, meeting with parents/guardians and formal assessments as necessary.
  • Provide written reports and/or interviews for parents at each reporting period. Participate in interviews with class teachers, parents/guardians as needed.
  • Communicate regularly with the school administration regarding students who are part of the school learning support caseload.
  • Increase awareness and understanding of children with Specific Learning Difficulties.
  • Keep up to date with current practice and development in the subject area, attending relevant courses and training.
  • Provide counselling to students having social and emotional challenges.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • A Growth Mindset
  • At least 2 years’ teaching experience
  • Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better
  • At least a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (for the ELC position)/ Diploma in Primary Education (for the Primary Teacher position)/Diploma in Special Education (for Learning Support role)  from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Qualified teacher registered with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
  • Good communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills,
  • Good administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Must hold high levels of integrity, professionalism, and compassion
  • Flexible to changing work needs
Teach and support pupils using 21st century methodology. Advise and contribute to development of policies and procedures for the school’s Learning Support system. Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of IEPs for selected students. Support the class teacher(s) through sharing expertise and assisting with systematic instruction; particularly with accommodating diversity and multi-level learning Use a variety of assessment procedures to gather additional information necessary to determine appropriate interventions and programming. This may include observations, analysis of work samples, interviews, meeting with parents/guardians and formal assessments as necessary. Provide written reports and/or interviews for parents at each reporting period. Participate in interviews with class teachers, parents/guardians as needed. Communicate regularly with the school administration regarding students who are part of the school learning support caseload. Increase awareness and understanding of children with Specific Learning Difficulties. Keep up to date with current practice and development in the subject area, attending relevant courses and training. Provide counselling to students having social and emotional challenges.
(for the Primary Teacher position)/Diploma in Special Education (for Learning Support role) from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage. Qualified teacher registered with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ) Good communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills, Good administrative and interpersonal skills Must hold high levels of integrity, professionalism, and compassion Flexible to changing work needs
A Growth Mindset At least 2 years’ teaching experience Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better At least a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (for the ELC position)/ Diploma in Primary Education
Diploma
2 years
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Vacancy title:
Learning Support Assistant

[Type: , Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Woodford School Lusaka

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 11 2025

Duty Station:
Within Zambia, Lusaka, Southern Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The core purpose of the teaching roles is planning, organizing and implementing of appropriate instructional programs in the section’s environment that guide and challenge students to acquire expected knowledge, skills and understanding to fulfil their potential in the 21st Century. To ignite a passion for learning, create a sense of achievement for all and demonstrate the highest expectations whilst acknowledging that each of our children is unique with individual strengths and needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teach and support pupils using 21st century methodology.
  • Advise and contribute to development of policies and procedures for the school’s Learning Support system.
  • Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of IEPs for selected students.
  • Support the class teacher(s) through sharing expertise and assisting with systematic instruction; particularly with accommodating diversity and multi-level learning
  • Use a variety of assessment procedures to gather additional information necessary to determine appropriate interventions and programming. This may include observations, analysis of work samples, interviews, meeting with parents/guardians and formal assessments as necessary.
  • Provide written reports and/or interviews for parents at each reporting period. Participate in interviews with class teachers, parents/guardians as needed.
  • Communicate regularly with the school administration regarding students who are part of the school learning support caseload.
  • Increase awareness and understanding of children with Specific Learning Difficulties.
  • Keep up to date with current practice and development in the subject area, attending relevant courses and training.
  • Provide counselling to students having social and emotional challenges.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • A Growth Mindset
  • At least 2 years’ teaching experience
  • Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 Credits or better
  • At least a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (for the ELC position)/ Diploma in Primary Education (for the Primary Teacher position)/Diploma in Special Education (for Learning Support role)  from a recognized institution. A Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Qualified teacher registered with The Teaching Council of Zambia (TCZ)
  • Good communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills,
  • Good administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Must hold high levels of integrity, professionalism, and compassion
  • Flexible to changing work needs

 

Work Hours: 8 hours per day

Experience: 2 years

Level of Education: Diploma

Job application procedure
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  • If you believe you meet these terms, forward your Cover Letter, CV, NRC, TCZ License and certified copies of professional qualifications in a single document and clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.
  • Please note that applications that will not be in conformity with the above specifications will not be considered.
  • CLOSING DATE:
  • Friday, 11th April, 2025.

 

District: Lusaka

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Job Info
Job Category: Education/ Academic/ Teaching jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, April 11 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 27-03-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 27-03-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 27-03-2066
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