Learning Support Teacher (Starting Aug 2026) Kowloon Junior School

Kowloon Junior School is seeking an experienced Phase Learning Support Teacher to join our dynamic Learning Enhancement Team. This role is designed to support students with diverse learning needs within a specific phase (Years 1/2 Years 3/4 or Years 5/6) while empowering our teaching staff with the expertise and resources necessary to create an inclusive learning environment. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with teachers specialists and families to ensure all students within their designated phase reach their full potential

Our goal is to employ staff who are confident and comfortable working with groups of children across the primary phase and passionate about learning to achieve our vision of Success for Every Child

Main Accountabilities

Student Support & Assessment

• Conduct comprehensive learning assessments and create individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed
• Coordinate and implement intervention programs across different phases of learning
• Maintain detailed records of student assessments interventions and outcomes
• Provide professional development and training to teaching staff on inclusive education practices
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction and implementing accommodations
• Collaborate with year leaders and subject coordinators to integrate learning support strategies
• Lead a team of Educational Assistants that support meeting the needs of students with differing learning needs

Wider professional roles

• Build and maintain relationships with external specialists therapists and educational psychologists
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate external services and specialists
• Facilitate communication between school families and external professionals
• Stay current with local Hong Kong referral systems and available support services
• Develop and implement school-wide learning enhancement policies and procedures
• Conduct or support teacher meetings with parents/guardians to discuss student progress and support strategies
• Provide guidance and resources to families on supporting their childrens learning needs
• Facilitate workshops for parents on topics related to learning differences and support strategies

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified teacher status
• Bachelors degree in Education Special Education Psychology or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in learning support special education or similar role
• Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments and developing individualized support plans

Desirable Criteria:

• Masters degree in Special Education Educational Psychology or related field
• Professional certification in learning support or special education
• Knowledge of Hong Kongs local referral systems and support services
• Experience with specific learning assessment tools
• Experience in leading staff training and professional development

Other Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Education or
• Bachelors Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) or equivalent
• Relevant teaching experience within a recognised educational organisation

Interested candidates please complete the online application form viaESF website. Please do not send CVs or letters of application directly to the school.

For any questions please email the school at.

Deadline for applications:Friday 14 November 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and offers may be extended prior to the job closing date.