Educational Assistant (Oct 2025 - June 2026) - Glenealy School

Glenealy School has a vacancy for a Temporary Educational Assistant in the Learning Diversity department. 

We are seeking an Education Assistant (Learning Diversity) to join our exceptional team of highly qualified and experienced staff. The Education Assistant in the Learning Diversity team is an integral part of our teaching team and will work closely with the learning diversity coordinator and class teachers to support personalised learning for all children.

Key Responsibilities

The successful person will be able to demonstrate the following professional abilities:

• Will be able to show initiative
• Can work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to support students in their learning, acting as a coach
• Have the ability to communicate using a high level of verbal and written English
• Be able to prepare materials for planned programmes as required
• Ability to monitor student responses to learning tasks through a range of assessment activities, providing feedback to teachers
• Adept in supporting teachers by preparing, presenting and displaying students’ work; photocopying and fulfilling other tasks to support the learning programme and administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, managing class lists, etc.
• Provide support at off-campus activities such as educational visits, excursions and camps
• Approximately 80% of the time in this role will be spent working with students.  
• Requirements
• Applicants should be fluent in both spoken and written English
• Previous experience as a general or learning diversity EA within an international school setting, or other relevant school-based experience is desirable

Applicants must be a permanent Hong Kong resident or possess a valid visa to work in Hong Kong.

For enquiries, please email to admin@glenealy.edu.hk.

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

 By applying for this position, your application may be considered for other opportunities within ESF.    ESF is an Equal Opportunities Employer   The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity. ESF will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by local laws or regulations.   Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the ESF's Personal Data Policy, a copy of which will be provided upon request.  

ESF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in our care and expects all applicants to uphold this commitment. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices, with all appointments contingent upon an interview, identity verification, criminal background checks (including ICPC, SCRC, and other international background checks as appropriate), assessment of social media presence, and positive references.

In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 guidelines, ESF may perform online checks for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview.

  PrimaryEducationalAssistant EducationalAssistance The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.

There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.  www.esf.edu.hk