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Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens. The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A-level. Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and proactive Class Assistant to join our team, supporting teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and wellbeing.
Job Responsibility
Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and child-centred learning experiences
Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress
Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised, and inclusive classroom environment
Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development using supportive approaches
Assist in observing, recording, and sharing student progress with teaching staff
Support pupils with additional learning needs where required
Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and events
Assist with preparation of learning materials, classroom displays, and resources
Contribute to classroom routines, transitions, and day-to-day organisation
Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and child protection policies at all times
Requirements
School Certificate with five credits, and an approved and recognised qualification in Early Years and Primary Education
Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting
Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct expectations in schools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents
A warm, patient, and proactive approach, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement
Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to support across a range of classroom and school activities
Ability to support learning effectively in both group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management
Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable)
Nice to have
Experience in an international or diverse school environment