Teacher Assistant #Toa Payoh

Working Hour

• Mondays to Thursdays: 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Fridays: 7:30am to 4pm

Key Roles

1. Upkeep & Preparation of Learning Resources

The Personnel shall be responsible for the following in the Science Room, Mathematics Room, and Tinkering Corner (excluding IT equipment):

• Maintain and prepare teaching and learning resources (e.g., books, consumables, science specimens, math manipulatives).

• Ensure all materials are properly stored, maintained, and readily available for use when needed.

• Oversee general décor, safety, and cleanliness of the three designated rooms.

• Be familiar with available resources and advise teachers and students on their locations and proper use.

• Maintain records of loans or check-outs of equipment and materials, and collect returns where applicable.

• Document any damage, breakage, or faulty equipment.

• Keep a log of servicing dates and flag when servicing is required.

2. Support for School Programmes

• Assist in lesson preparation and conduct, including practical tests (e.g., Science Practical Tests) as required.

• Support hydroponics and gardening programmes, including plant maintenance, purchase of gardening materials, and assisting teachers during student gardening sessions.

• Provide support for school learning events, such as the Tinkerlution Programme, supplementary lessons, and enrichment workshops.

3. Safety Management

• Contribute to general safety in the Science Room, Mathematics Room, and Tinkering Corner, including:

  • Ensuring equipment complies with relevant safety handbooks (e.g., Science Safety Handbook for chemical labelling and storage of flammable materials).

  • Being familiar with emergency standard operating procedures.

• Participate in safety audits.

4. Stock Taking

• Conduct stocktaking twice a year for all resources in the assigned rooms, including books, consumables, dataloggers, microscopes, apparatus, displays, specimens, models, and manipulatives.

• Maintain updated stock records for each room.

• Identify equipment that is due for condemnation or retirement.

5. Other Duties

• Perform any additional tasks as directed by School Leaders and Heads of Departments.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The Personnel shall minimally possess the following:

• GCE N Levels or equivalent
• Proficient in word processing and Microsoft Excel
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (preferred)