One to one teaching assistant

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to lunchtime
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Temporary, depending on the student's needs

About the Role

The International School of Kigali is seeking a caring, patient, and reliable 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide individual support to a student during school lessons.

The primary purpose of this role is to help the student feel safe, confident, and comfortable attending classes and participating in group learning activities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted adult, providing reassurance and consistent support as the student navigates the school environment.

This role focuses primarily on the student's emotional wellbeing, classroom participation, and transition into lessons rather than academic instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one support to the student during school lessons.
• Help the student transition into the classroom and settle into lessons.
• Build a trusting relationship with the student and provide reassurance when needed.
• Encourage the student's confidence, independence, and participation in classroom activities.
• Support communication and understanding where necessary, including using translation tools.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and relevant school staff to support the student's inclusion and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the student's hearing impairment and English language learning needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the school's child protection and safeguarding policies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will

• Be available on weekday mornings from 8am until lunchtime.
• Speak English clearly and communicate effectively.
• Be calm, patient, empathetic, and dependable.
• Enjoy working with young teenagers and understand their social and emotional needs.
• Demonstrate sensitivity towards students with hearing impairments and language barriers.
• Be able to build a positive, trusting relationship with the student.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting student wellbeing and inclusion.
• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly in a school setting, will be an advantage.
•  Knowledge of Hebrew would be an added advantage but is not essential.