Learning Support Teacher (local hire) - UWC Thailand International School
UWC Thailand International School · Phuket
- Location
- Phuket
- Salary
- Depend on qualifications and experience
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Work Type
- Onsite
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Posted
- 29/06/2026
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues in applying the UWC Mission and Vision to all aspects of schooling
- Plan for and monitor an allocated caseloads
- Develop and monitor Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students based on all factors including teacher input and observations, collaboration with parents, testing results.
- Provide appropriate support for students through in-class coteaching, learning support classes, consultation, and monitoring
- Help students and their parents to better understand their learning differences and how each individual can be successful
- Understand and conduct ongoing assessment of student progress of ILP goals - 3 times yearly using feedback, observations, student reflection meetings, and learning support team meetings when necessary
- Use assessment data to inform planning and instruction, and reflect on instructional techniques
- Collaborate with PYP, MYP and DP teachers to support students in ‘mainstream’ classes
- Advise teachers on how best to meet the student’s needs within the classroom through addressing learning diversity, scaffolding, alternative assessment methods, etc.
- Integrate technology within lessons to enhance instructional delivery
- Be available to assist students outside of class time
- Communicate regularly with the parents of students you support
- Communicate regularly with parents
- Attend and participate actively in relevant departmental, divisional and professional meetings
- Be involved in planning for professional development for teachers and parents on learning support issues
- Plan, deliver and review quality interventions in partnership with ILP coordinators
- Plan, deliver and review quality lessons for specific students
- Maintain high—but appropriate—expectations for the progress and achievement of all students by offering the best support to the student(s) you are responsible for assisting.
- Provide timely, meaningful feedback in class to promote student learning.
- Support students in developing a mindset that views mistakes as part of the learning process.
- Create implicit and explicit opportunities to help students take responsibility for their own learning.
Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor-level degree in Special Education or a related equivalent qualification
- At least 2 years of experience working with children with learning differences in a school setting, ideally in an international school.
- Excellent command of English
- Excellent communication skills and service mindset
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge, understanding and previous experience in an IB programme are preferred.
Benefits
- Provident Fund
- Fuel/transportation fees
- 5-day work week
- Social security
- Health insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Employee's uniform
About UWC Thailand International School
United World College Thailand (UWC Thailand) is a CIS accredited, IB Continuum authorized, co-educational school for students from age 2 to Grade 12, currently serving more than 500 day and boarding students from more than 90 nationalities. As a UWC, we are committed to deliberate diversity and therefore aim to hire staff as diverse as the students we serve. Our goal is to create an inclusive culture that gives voice to the variety of global perspectives. To do this, we encourage a wide range of candidates to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. We consider all applications in a manner that is as respectful and as free from bias as possible as we pursue hiring the best available people who are experienced, qualified and incredible human beings.
115/15 Moo 7, Thepkasattri, Thalang, Phuket 83110
076-540-871
