French Learning Assistant

French Learning Assistant

About SISQ:

SISQ is an IB World school and has the ambition of becoming one of the leading educational institutions in the region. 

We are a growing school in Qatar with a strong reputation for offering a quality educational program, offering a very competitive salary and an excellent place for teachers to work. Qatar, rated as one of the top ten safest countries in the World 2023, is welcoming to all expatriates, provides free movement, and is a vibrant country with a lot to offer its residents.

About the role:

Swiss International School in Qatar is seeking an outstanding and forward-thinking French Learning Assistant for Academic Year 2024-2025. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of a team of educators that is further developing the Particularly French at SISQ.

General Responsibilities:

As the French Learning Assistant, you will be required to:

Manage learning:

● Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all children, encouraging them to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage in all activities – particularly classroom learning tasks and also the activities taking place during after-school care (and those in French*)

● Under the guidance of the class teacher, this may involve planning, preparing and supporting agreed learning activities for individuals, groups or whole classes on occasion 

● Adjusting activities according to the responses and needs of individuals or groups

● of children

● Monitoring and assessment of learning activities which may involve recording and providing feedback to the class teacher

● Establish constructive relationships and communication with colleagues to support the achievement and progress of children (particularly in French) 

● Understand the individual needs of children and be responsible for advising them on learning, social, health and hygiene development

● Supervise children before school and during play and lunchtime breaks

● Help with toileting and changing as the needs arise according to the child’s age and individual needs

● Deal with toileting or other incidents and the health and hygiene of the children 

● Take care of children who are upset or unwell – and accompany a sick or injured child to the school nurse or clinic

● Accompany pupils on school visits or to enrichment activities 

● A commitment to student learning and safeguarding. 

● Show commitment to students and their learning.

● Demonstrate expertise in the subjects you teach and in the delivery of the content.

● Apply differentiation in class.

● Encourage inquiry learning and concept-based instruction.

● Use varied assessments in class to reflect students’ learning

● Take responsibility for managing and monitoring each student’s progress

● Ensure that all evidence and recording of student's work are kept up-to-date, ensuring accuracy in reporting writing through peer review 

● Report to parents through informal and formal meetings, anecdotal records, incident report, reflection, feedback and conferences

● Ensure the safety and welfare of the students and resources in your care

● Be responsible for the provision of out of school learning activities, such as After School Care for instance, within guidelines established by the school 

● Be responsible for the provision of French Enrichment Activities during after school time - identifying and executing appropriate out of school activities which consolidate and extend the French learning carried out in class

● Comply and assist with all school policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, health, safety and security and confidentiality - reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

● Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school 

● Attend and participate in regular meetings 

● Participate in training and other learning activities as required 

● Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others 

● To carry out, as and when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably compatible with this job description and its objectives 

Professional management of self, planning and reflection:

● Work collaboratively with all SISQ staff; able to demonstrate your collaborative planning and reflection, level weekly planning, involvement in the School/Whole School meetings, School events etc.

● Ensure thorough planning, informed delivery, assessment of the IB programs of Areas of Inquiry and target setting are in accordance with the IBO requirements so as to facilitate progression in learning.

● Weekly planning is available and long-term schemes of work are planned for the year.

● Implement SISQ policies at all times.

● Show a positive attitude in dealing with the students, parents and colleagues.

● Promptly respond to any parent queries / concerns, escalating where required

Professional development:

● Share your expertise or learning in your subject area and best classroom practices with your peers

● Take part in personal development inside and outside of SISQ to develop and enhance your teaching practices and knowledge

Resources:

● Provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment.

● Develop additional resources to supplement classroom materials to improve instruction and for differentiation

Pastoral Care:

● Be responsible for the supervision of the students (drop off, after-school childcare, EA’s and all break times)

● Celebrate students' achievements 

● Promote the IB Attitudes and Profile

● Respond to students’ physical, mental and emotional needs in school

● Communicate to parents through e-mail

Whole School:

● Actively participate in all school meetings, school events and PD days

● Promote and encourage parent involvement in the school through events and parent conferences

● Contribute and encourage a positive atmosphere in school.

About you:

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualities:

● Previous experience of working with children is essential

● The ability to relate very well to both children and adults

● A positive and enthusiastic approach to school life

● Excellent communication skills

● Excellent spoken and written English 

● Excellent spoken and written French

● Strong literacy and numeracy skills 

● Have a very professional attitude to your work

● Form professional relationships with a wide range of colleagues

● Have a strong regard for children’s safety and well -being

● elate very well to young children and be good at caring for and assisting them

● Take direction and work very well as part of a team

● Have good organisational and time management skills

● Respect diversity as you will work with children and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds

● A collaborative working style

● A commitment to continuous improvement;

● A commitment to student learning, wellbeing and safeguarding.

The following qualities would be an advantage:

● First Aid (desirable but not essential)

● Have an understanding of behaviour management strategies

● Experience within an international school setting

In line with the Ministry of Education's Circular 13 requirements for this position, the candidate must possess the following:

● A High school Degree or Bachelor Certificate.

● No more than 49 years of age in August 2024 (at the point of joining the school)