Learning Assistant
Al Watan School
Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Immediate
- Apply by:
- 29 August 2019
Job overview
Department: Education
Direct Reporting Line: Class Teacher
Job Purpose: To assist in providing a learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the class teacher
Key Relationships (Internal and External): Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the school management team
Key Accountabilities:
•To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers
•To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning
•Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required
•To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets
•To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs
•To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, For example in non contact time E.g. photocopy, file or complete records
•To prepare and store general resources required for your groups
•To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required
•To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessment and IEPs
•To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you have followed school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation
•Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary)
•Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school
•Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required
Person Specification:
Education: Minimum High School education in English and Maths, degree preferred
Experience: Experience or aptitude for working with students, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred
Competencies:
•Good levels of written and spoken English
•Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
•Good team player, able to work well as part of a team
Attached documents
About Al Watan School
- Al Watan School
- 25th Street, Shakhbout City
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Al Watan School - A Taaleem Charter School
As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is supporting the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in their commitment to establishing a “First Rate Education System” for all students. The Charter Schools is a third education model in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and it is the outcome of a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors.
As part of this new initiative we were awarded 4 schools in 2019 to manage and operate, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth. This increased to 6 schools from August 2021 and increased again in August 2022 to 9 schools.
We are seeking outstanding, dedicated and resilient teachers who are committed to the long term goals of this project. We would like to recruit individuals who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.
The projected growth of the Taaleem Branch Charter School Project will offer a broad range of opportunities in the coming years, therefore we endeavor to recruit educators who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as a team.
We offer our employees:
- An extensive induction programme
- A supportive leadership team
- A school where people can develop and thrive in a caring, fun and nurturing environment
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our students
- A competitive tax-free salary and international package (teachers)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The full support of the wider network of Taaleem schools
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