Learning Support Assistant

About the School – St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107 St. Andrews S107 is situated on a large, green campus located next to Bearing BTS station in Bangkok. The school caters for the Nursery to Year 13 age range and has approximately 700 students for over 40 different nationalities. We are part of the St. Andrews group in Thailand and part of Cognita globally. St. Andrews S107 enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care and inclusive community, where teachers get to know and challenge each student to be the best they can be. This, together with our well-resourced campus and highly qualified staff, ensures that our students leave us with the academic qualifications desired by top universities as well as a range of desirable attributes, skills and interests which will help them become lifelong learners and global citizens. St. Andrews S107’s curriculum is based on the best of the English National Curriculum with context relevant international programmes and approaches. In Primary, our curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum, and embraces the learner-centred and enquiry-based principles of the IB Primary Years Programme. In Secondary, St. Andrews S107 uses the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme. We also offer pathways such as BTECs and the IBCP for those who would benefit. The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant to join our fantastic team. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive. About the role Responsible to : Secondary Learning support coordinator has overall responsibility for members of the Learning Support (LS) team. Main Responsibility : The LSA works predominantly in one area of the school and supports the students with learning needs. This may include a variety of different support structures e.g. 1:1 support of a student within class, shared support within class, 1:1 withdrawal session, delivering alternative programmes of study to small groups outside the mainstream classes. Contact time with students will be stipulated as deemed necessary by the school. Specific duties may include: Identifying goals with the Head of Learning support/Head of Inclusion for individual students with learning needs. Develops a number of strategies and adaptations both inside and outside the classroom to engage the student and encourage learning and progression. Produces differentiated work for students with learning needs when appropriate Works as a member of the LS team, sharing and supporting each other Establishes constructive relationships with students and interacts with them according to their individual needs. Encourages students to act independently to support their self-esteem Undertake student record keeping, monitoring students’ responses to learning activities and maintains appropriate systems within the LS department and the whole school Attends LS Meetings, school meetings, professional development days as required Takes advantage of opportunities for personal professional development Motivates students with LS to achieve their personal best. Advocates for students' best interests, liaise with families and teachers to encourage positive school experiences. Is a positive role model for students with LS and peers. Assisting in implementing the Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) for students and helping them to progress with their targets. Taking initiative to consistently develop the LS support program and being able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team Position Requirements The Learning Support assistants experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviours required to succeed in performing the role include: Experience working with students in a school environment Good understanding of the general aspect of child development Good communication skills, and a personable manner. An ability to use clear language to communicate information Flexible Good reading and writing skills, ability to write basic reports Good numeracy skills Good time management, Initiative to prioritise tasks Proactive A high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion Taking initiative to consistently develop the LS support program and being able to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team Administrative and organisational skills The ability to work well as part of a team, and to work in close collaboration with their line manager Work within the school's mission, ethos, policies and curriculum programme. We are looking for a team member with the following; Bachelor degree Experience in working with children, ideally children with Special Educational Needs Fluent in English (written and oral) Benefits at St. Andrews International School, Sukhumvit 107 School holidays and public holidays Professional Development Annual Health Check-up Medical Insurance How to Apply Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 31st May 2026 Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.