Lead Learning Support Assistant

Date: 13 Nov 2025

Location:TH

Job ID: 7670

School: St Andrews International School Bangkok

Company: Nord Anglia Education

St Andrews International School Bangkok is one of 88 schools in the Nord Anglia Education (NAE) family. We offer a British educational curriculum with an international perspective that begins in Nursery and leads up to IGCSE examinations in Year 11, and culminates with the International Baccalaureate Diploma after completing Year 13. We are an inclusive school that invites children from all backgrounds and abilities to participate in the educational offerings on our diverse campus.

Founded in 1997 on an attractive, conveniently located site, with excellent facilities and access to local transportation. Today we have more than 2,400 students over a Primary School and High School campus, representing some 68 nationalities ranging from Foundation Stage to Year 13. Our state-of-the-art High School campus (next to Ekkamai BTS) opened in August 2017 giving our students the benefit of world-class teaching and facilities.

As part of the NAE family of schools, we are delighted to be able to offer some unique collaborations with world-class establishments, including the Juilliard School of Performing Arts, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF.

Lead Learning Support Assistant (Upper KS2)

Are you a passionate and experienced Learning Support Assistant ready to lead and make a significant impact in Key Stage 2?

We are looking for an inspiring and highly organised Lead LSA to join our committed Learning Support Department, focusing on developing academic independence and higher-level skills in Upper KS2. This key position combines direct student support with significant leadership and coordination responsibilities.

You will be instrumental in:

• Overseeing LSA team operations, timetabling, and cover.
• Line managing, mentoring, and onboarding LSAs within Upper KS2.
• Liaising closely with the Upper KS2 LS teachers and class teachers for seamless support.
• Providing targeted support to students, fostering their curriculum access and independence.
• Contributing to broader school duties and departmental initiatives.

Required Attributes

• Enthusiastic and compassionate, with a commitment to personal and professional growth (academic, social-emotional, and physical).
• Demonstrates sensitivity in responding to individual needs and exceptional patience and care in nurturing student progress.
• Confident in using initiative and anticipating needs, while working flexibly within a team and taking direction from colleagues.
• Committed to safeguarding, upholding school values, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of school life.

Must-Haves:

• Secure knowledge and experience in English intervention and support programmes.
• Proven experience teaching and supporting small groups of students.
• Demonstrable experience of managing or leading a team.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and reviewing educational support.
• A strong commitment to and experience of inclusive practice.

Desirable:

• Experience of coordinating and supporting assessments for admissions and referrals.
• Experience working within a larger educational organisation.
• Experience working with a larger team of support staff.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.