Grade 1 Teaching Assistant - August 2025

Our School:

Sedbergh School Vietnam (SSV) is a bilingual international boarding school. We have a very close working relationship with Sedbergh School UK and aim to deliver an exciting and holistic education for both Vietnamese nationals and foreign students in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We strive to encourage our students to be confident and committed members of our global community and are committed to the Sedbergh core values of Humility, Ambition, Resilience and Kindness.

SSV was previously the Bilingual Canadian International School (BCIS) and part of the EQuest Education Group. We share an exciting urban campus with the Canadian International School, with access to outstanding facilities for sports and performance, in addition to dedicated spaces for STEM teaching and a group commitment to exploring innovative educational methodologies, including the use of AI. Building on the excellent reputation of Sedbergh UK with 500 years of history and boarding experience, we offer an exciting approach to the delivery of the Vietnamese National Curriculum in addition to an emerging Cambridge Curriculum including IGCSE and A Level programmes. We currently have over 1400 students from Nursery to Year 13 and approximately 200 support and teaching staff making Sedbergh Vietnam a busy school with a number of exciting challenges ahead as we expand. Positivity, resilience and a willingness to go above and beyond is expected of our staff, inspired by how our students engage with all aspects of their school life.

Safeguarding and Child Welfare: Sedbergh School Vietnam is fully committed to safeguarding and child welfare. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks and commit to upholding our policies and procedures with regards to safeguarding.

The role:

● Assist the Grade 1 teacher in implementing the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, focusing on English, Mathematics, and Science.

● Support individual and small groups of students during lessons, providing additional explanation and guidance as needed.

● Help prepare classroom materials, including setting up activities, organizing resources, and creating displays.

● Assist in the supervision of students during class time, break periods, and school events.

● Support the teacher in managing student behavior, promoting positive discipline strategies.

● Assist with routine tasks such as taking attendance, collecting homework, and maintaining student records.

● Provide support for students with special educational needs or English as an Additional Language (EAL) under the guidance of the lead teacher.

● Assist in the assessment process by helping to administer tests, record observations, and collect student work samples.

● Communicate effectively with the lead teacher about student progress, concerns, or incidents.

● Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.

● Participate in staff meetings and professional development sessions as required.

● Support the planning and execution of class projects, field trips, and special events.

● Maintain confidentiality regarding student and family information.

Requirements:

● Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.

● Prefer candidate with certificate or diploma in Teaching Assistance or Early Childhood Education.

● Experience working with young children (5-6 years old) in an educational setting.

● Familiarity with the Cambridge Primary Curriculum is preferred.

● Experience teaching in an international school setting is a preferable.

● Basic understanding of child development and early learning practices.

● Excellent classroom management skills.

● Excellent Vietnamese and English language skills, both written and verbal.

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

● Patience and ability to work with children of varying abilities.

● Basic knowledge of an additional language (particularly relevant to the school's community) is an advantage.

● First Aid and CPR certification is a plus.

● Passionate about supporting young learners' growth and development.

● Patient, caring, and empathetic towards children.

● Flexible and adaptable to changing situations in the classroom.

● Proactive and takes initiative in supporting the lead teacher.

● Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

● Enthusiastic and positive attitude.

● Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity

● Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all other countries in which the applicant has worked and no question regarding suitability to work with children.

● Appropriate references from current and previous employer, corroborated by personal phone calls.

Other Benefits:

● Social insurance, unemployment insurance, and Compulsory Health Insurance plus

International health insurance.

● Paid National and School holidays.

● Complimentary lunches at the School canteen.

● On-the-job training in supporting the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

● Opportunities to attend relevant workshops and training sessions.

● Potential for future progression in an educational career.