About The School – Brighton College (Singapore)

Brighton College (Singapore) is an exciting place to work, and it is our staff who make our community a vibrant and stimulating environment.

The academic success of the Brighton College Family of Schools is due to excellent, innovative and well-planned teaching. Above all, therefore, we are looking for individuals who foster a passion for learning and who demonstrate an ability and genuine desire to develop pupils and staff to their fullest potential.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Relief Teacher Assistant to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

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

To assist in providing a learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Deputy Head.

What You Will Be Doing

To work with an individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher, Deputy Head or Head Master
To actively promote the learning of Mandarin language within the Pre-Prep dual language environment
To follow the agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets
To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with pupils, For example in non-contact time E.g. photocopy, file or complete records
To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required
Contribute to the CCA programme within the school
Assisting with the children's safe use of school transport arrangements
To provide any other reasonable duties delegated by the School Management

Who we are looking for:

Passionate about working with young children
Proficient in using computers
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to converse in Mandarin as it is required in order to teach students mandarin language
Ability to work under pressure and use of initiative is essential

Benefits At Cognita

Free parking on site (subject to availability)
School fee discount

How To Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 30 June 2025

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 believe having a diverse workforce makes us better, smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders, and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in our recruitment process.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing date must assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.