Learning Support Assistant

Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Learning Support Assistant, to join their leading British curriculum school.

Job Description

To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work within the framework set by the assigned teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO, outlining the LSA’s role in lessons including how they will provide feedback to the named student(s) and colleagues on learning and behaviour.
• Supervise and facilitate individual support for the named student, with particular reference to Individual Education Plan (IEP) / pupil passport targets, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, including, where appropriate, specialist lessons.
• Provide informal feedback to the named student in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Record and share with the teacher, colleagues and supporting professionals, issues of concern and positive feedback about the student’s welfare and achievements.
• Communicate effectively with the named student’s parent(s) via emails and reports based on IEP/pupil passport targets and outcomes, weekly/monthly or as confirmed by the Head of Inclusion / SENCO.
• Maintain a file of IEP/pupil passports, records, minutes and other relevant documents.
• Contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• Attend any staff meetings and Professional Development days as requested and required by School.
• Accompany student to ECAs outside of school hours, if required and as agreed by the School and parent/s.
• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed, including being flexible to support in other areas of the school as and when required; on occasions this may involve supporting other students, for instance if the named student is working in a collaborative setting.

Requirements:

Education: Minimum High School education in English and Maths, preferred but not essential

Experience: Experience or aptitude for working with students with special educational needs, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred

Competencies:

• Good levels of written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm, commitment and aptitude for working with students
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team
• Confidentiality and empathy

Jebel Ali School, Dubai

Jebel Ali School is a leading British curriculum school in Dubai for students aged 3-18 years rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas.

Established in 1977, Jebel Ali School has an enviable reputation for being a much-loved community school centred around the ethos that our students never stop believing that better is always possible. Our aim is for everyone to ‘belong, believe and become better than they thought they could’.

Our campus contains state of the art facilities including a standalone Foundation Stage School, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city.

Known and admired as the original Dubai community school, the school currently has 1,950 students on roll representing over 70 different nationalities. Jebel Ali School follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE, BTEC and ‘A’ Levels.

The school is fully inclusive, aspirational for our students academically, emotionally, and socially, with a fantastic student and parent community who take pride in, and, are fully supportive of the school.

Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.

About Taaleem

Taaleem is one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates and the only publicly listed Education Provider in the UAE. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has over 27,000 students attending our diverse portfolio of private international and public-private partnership schools across the UAE.

Taaleem is also one of the Middle East’s leading IB workshop providers for PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP. We began training in 2009 and have enrolled over 7000 participants to date.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.