Reports to the Senior Learning Support Educator, and/or DS-LS Programme Manager.
The LSEd is the key professional in LS. A preschool teacher by training, the LSEd serves as a resource in supporting children with mild developmental/ learning needs in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) landscape.
The LSEd’s key roles would include (using the tools prescribed by ECDA):
- Screen children flagged with learning and developmental issues by classroom teachers, using the prescribed screening tools
- Present screening outcomes at Case Filter Meetings
- Create the IEP for the child, in consultation with relevant clinicians, and follow through with the goals sets
- Conduct LS based on the needs of the child and intensity required for each package
- Provide in-class support to children receiving DS or LS packages
- Ensure IEP goals set are achieved and strategies generalised back into the classroom
- Complete EOI report at end of LS cycle
- Conduct post-screening for children who have completed DS or LS packages
- Liaise with preschool teachers, parents, and other professionals in the multidisciplinary team e.g. Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers etc.
- Complete reports in a timely manner
- Attend trainings conducted by KKH
Qualifications
- Minimum relevant diploma in ECE, e.g. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (Teaching) and DECCET
- 2 to 3 years of working experience in the early childhood sector
Requirements
- Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Learning Support (SDELS) or be open for company sponsorship of the SDELS upon entry
- Good people skills and can communicate professionally and effectively
- Good presentation skills
- Timely reporting, good with paperwork
- Adaptable to changes
- Team player
- Able to work independently
- Have some understanding of the diverse cultures and races
- Has patience and commitment in the education of & nurturing young children and empowering the families
- Keen to develop professionally
