Individual Learning Support Assistant

Repton Al Barsha is seeking to recruit an outstanding Individual Learning Support Assistant to join us in August 2024.

Main Purpose 

To assist and support a pupil with additional learning needs in a one to one capacity

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support for the identified student across all areas of the curriculum
• Ensure that the student can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class
• Contribute to the child’s overall progress in all areas of the curriculum
• Take responsibility for implementing the targets outlined on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teacher and Head of Inclusion 

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha is a distinguished British international school, which this year has celebrated its 10th anniversary. We are committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and a love for lifelong learning. Recognised for our commitment to excellence, we have achieved a 'Very Good' rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and 'outstanding' in all areas of our recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha comprises of both a Senior School and a Junior School. The Junior School spans from Foundation Stage (FS) to Year 6, and over 850 pupils are part of our Junior School ‘family’. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our young learners, leading to a subject specialist model in Years 5 and 6. This approach ensures that students receive in-depth instruction from dedicated experts in various subjects, enhancing the overall educational experience and preparing them for the transition to the Senior School. 

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

Successful candidates will have: 

• A qualification related to Learning Support
• At least 2 years previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies to support SEND/ELL students
• Excellent communication skills in addition to being fluent in English
• Your own UAE dependents visa (family/spouse visa)

To support your application please include a current, up to date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Safeguarding Statement:

Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years