iPAL Assistant

About the role

The American Institute of Monterrey (AIM), a member of Inspired Education, is hiring an iPAL Assistant for its Campus Chipinque. The iPAL Assistant works one-to-one with a student who needs extra support in accessing the curriculum, mostly in the classroom, under the guidance of the classroom teacher and the iPAL team. The role fosters student independence, inclusion and progress.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs (SEN), helping them access and complete work set by the classroom teacher
• Make minor adjustments to work and reinforce instructions, explaining tasks step-by-step
• Encourage focus, motivation and appropriate behaviour, and help students develop independence, organisation and self-regulation
• Work with students outside class when needed for concentration or to avoid disrupting others
• Follow lesson plans and support differentiated instruction as directed by the teacher
• Communicate observations of progress, challenges and behaviour to the teacher and iPAL team, and share updates with parents while maintaining discretion
• Collaborate with iPAL Mentors, Coaches and Counselors, and support the iPAL Supervisor
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive environment, promote respectful behaviour and school rules, and take part in school events and projects
• Keep accurate, timely documentation and complete administrative tasks such as attendance records and reports

Required profile

• Compassionate, patient and empathetic, with a strong commitment to student well-being and individual learning needs
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with teachers, parents and iPAL staff
• Flexible and adaptable to individual student needs and changing classroom dynamics
• Student-centred, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Professional, caring and responsible, able to keep confidential sensitive student and family information