Learning Support Teacher
2026-08-18T15:22:19+00:00
Woodland Star International School
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https://www.woodlandstarkenya.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Teachers & Education, Childhood Teacher
2026-08-25T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company
Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”
Responsibilities or duties
Provide personalised 1:1 academic and social-emotional support based on individual learner needs
Differentiate instruction, learning materials, and assessments to ensure meaningful access to the curriculum
Support learners in developing independence, confidence, self-regulation, and effective learning strategies
Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based learning support aligned with Common Core Standards
Create a supportive, inclusive, and appropriately challenging learning environment
Monitor, document, and communicate learner progress and support needs
Use assessment information to inform teaching and adapt support strategies
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Inclusion and Student Support team
Communicate effectively with learners, families, colleagues, and other members of the school community
Contribute to curriculum planning, student support, and professional learning
Support learners in participating meaningfully in classroom activities and the wider school community
Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code
Qualifications or requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education
Valid teacher certification
Valid TSC Number (mandatory)
In-depth understanding of child development and diverse learning needs
Strong ability to differentiate instruction, materials, and assessments
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing learner needs
Reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional growth
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
International or multicultural experience preferred
Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
Current police clearance/background check
Certified copies of academic and professional documents
At least two professional references
Experience needed
Minimum two years’ teaching experience
Any other provided details
Ideal Candidates: Reflective, adaptable, and collaborative educators with a strong understanding of inclusive education and diverse learning needs. Candidates should be proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with the ability to respond thoughtfully to changing learner needs while maintaining high expectations and promoting independence.
- Provide personalised 1:1 academic and social-emotional support based on individual learner needs
- Differentiate instruction, learning materials, and assessments to ensure meaningful access to the curriculum
- Support learners in developing independence, confidence, self-regulation, and effective learning strategies
- Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based learning support aligned with Common Core Standards
- Create a supportive, inclusive, and appropriately challenging learning environment
- Monitor, document, and communicate learner progress and support needs
- Use assessment information to inform teaching and adapt support strategies
- Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Inclusion and Student Support team
- Communicate effectively with learners, families, colleagues, and other members of the school community
- Contribute to curriculum planning, student support, and professional learning
- Support learners in participating meaningfully in classroom activities and the wider school community
- Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
- Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code
- Inclusive education
- Diverse learning needs
- Proactive
- Organised
- Solutions-focused
- Differentiate instruction
- Record-keeping
- Adaptability
- Reflective approach
- Continuous professional growth
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education
- Valid teacher certification
- Valid TSC Number (mandatory)
- In-depth understanding of child development and diverse learning needs
- Strong ability to differentiate instruction, materials, and assessments
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing learner needs
- Reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional growth
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
- International or multicultural experience preferred
- Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
- Current police clearance/background check
- Certified copies of academic and professional documents
- At least two professional references
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Vacancy title:
Learning Support Teacher
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Teachers & Education, Childhood Teacher]
Jobs at:
Woodland Star International School
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 25 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company
Woodland Star International School has an Early Years, Primary Years, Middle Years and High School program, all on one beautiful, green campus. Woodland Star International School’s mantra is "ad astra per aspera,” meaning "through hardships to the stars.”
Responsibilities or duties
Provide personalised 1:1 academic and social-emotional support based on individual learner needs
Differentiate instruction, learning materials, and assessments to ensure meaningful access to the curriculum
Support learners in developing independence, confidence, self-regulation, and effective learning strategies
Deliver high-quality, inquiry-based learning support aligned with Common Core Standards
Create a supportive, inclusive, and appropriately challenging learning environment
Monitor, document, and communicate learner progress and support needs
Use assessment information to inform teaching and adapt support strategies
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and the Inclusion and Student Support team
Communicate effectively with learners, families, colleagues, and other members of the school community
Contribute to curriculum planning, student support, and professional learning
Support learners in participating meaningfully in classroom activities and the wider school community
Participate in school events, projects, and community initiatives
Uphold Woodland Star’s mission, values, safeguarding expectations, and Behaviour Code
Qualifications or requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Special Needs Education
Valid teacher certification
Valid TSC Number (mandatory)
In-depth understanding of child development and diverse learning needs
Strong ability to differentiate instruction, materials, and assessments
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Ability to adapt quickly to changing learner needs
Reflective approach and commitment to continuous professional growth
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset
International or multicultural experience preferred
Strong alignment with Woodland Star’s mission and values
Current police clearance/background check
Certified copies of academic and professional documents
At least two professional references
Experience needed
Minimum two years’ teaching experience
Any other provided details
Ideal Candidates: Reflective, adaptable, and collaborative educators with a strong understanding of inclusive education and diverse learning needs. Candidates should be proactive, organised, and solutions-focused, with the ability to respond thoughtfully to changing learner needs while maintaining high expectations and promoting independence.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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