Educational Assistant

Clearwater Bay School is now looking for a full-time Educational Assistant. Educational Assistants actively support students to access a balanced school curriculum. They work cohesively with professional teachers and liaise and communicate effectively with support staff.

Key Responsibilities

Support for Learning and Teaching:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students
• Support students in mainstream classes including all academic and/or specialist subjects as required
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Individual Education Programs for students and the monitoring of students’ academic progress
• Support students with emotional/behavioural problems and help develop their social skills/behaviours, including the implementation of behaviour modification programmes when required
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom, including supporting access to camps, educational visits and whole school activities, to enable students to fully participate in activities
• Assist students with personal care needs e.g. toileting, changing clothes

Administrative Duties:

• Prepare and present displays of students' work
• Undertake a range of tasks as required including: photocopying, collecting money, inputting student data, record keeping, collating and filing material
• Undertake stocktaking, cataloguing, preparing, issuing and maintaining equipment and materials and ordering supplies and equipment

Competencies:

• Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with students, treating them with respect and consideration
• Sufficient knowledge, expertise and awareness of students’ social, emotional and learning needs to work effectively with teachers as part of a professional team
• Ability to work effectively with individual students, small groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher
• Tact, discretion, confidentiality and the willingness to work as a member of a team.
• Fluent in English

Requirement

• Relevant experiences in schools is preferred, but not essential
• At least 2 years GCSE (pass A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please contact Isabella Mow @ 23583221 or Email: [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date. We strongly recommend early applications as we reserve the right to appoint candidates earlier than the closing date.

By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities (senior-level roles, head of department, etc.) within ESF.

ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

About Us

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
www.esf.edu.hk

About the Team

ESF Clearwater Bay School values create a safe, welcoming learning environment that fosters care, respect and intercultural understanding. We support and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of students and families who come from more than 35 different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Our core values of ‘Do your best’ ‘Respect’ and ‘Make a difference’ are the foundation of school life.
Through the IB Primary Years Programme, we offer an engaging, challenging inquiry programme that develops students’ creativity, confidence and belief in their ability to achieve their personal best. High standards of academic achievement combined with a strong emphasis on the arts, physical education and wellbeing provides students with a comprehensive, well rounded curriculum. Specialist Chinese, physical education, ICT, music and library programmes are also taught.
An extensive co-curricular programme provides opportunities for students to participate in a range of arts, sports and special interest activities.
https://cwbs.esf.edu.hk/