Learning Support Assistant
British School of Bahrain
Bahrain
- Salary:
- Preferably local hire in Bahrain
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2023
- Apply by:
- 15 May 2023
Job overview
Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Preferably Bahraini)
Department: Infant and Junior School
Closing date: 15th May 2023 – 3.00 pm Bahrain time (GMT +03.00 hours). Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Other: Applications should be in English
Job Type: Full-time
The British School of Bahrain
https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus
We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.
The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.
BSB is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach.
Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Responsibilities
Support for pupils
- to assist pupils to become better learners
- to support pupils to overcome barriers to learning so they are able to work independently and in the company of other pupils
Support for the teacher(s)
- to develop a mutually supportive relationship with the teaching staff to help pupils again access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources
Support for the curriculum
- to support the delivery of the enhanced curriculum offered by the school
Support for the School
- to work as part of a flexible and supportive team to further the ethos of the school
- to undertake the relevant training to enhance personal development and use the knowledge to benefit the school and its pupils
- to attend Staff, Key Stage and LSA meetings to develop and disseminate good practice.
Routine tasks
- Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher
- Supervise and teach individual, pairs or groups of children as required by the class teacher or line manager
- Be aware of the teacher’s weekly planning and be ready to assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources (Note. Preparation of ILN resources required by the LSA will take priority).
- Display pupils’ work as requested and remove when necessary
- Assist with the supervision of snack and lunch times
- Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
- Carry out allocated playground, lunchtime and after-school duties as agreed
- Escort children to and from the school buses at the start and end of the day except where other duties, as agreed by the Head of Primary, prevent this.
- Provide duty cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager
- Reward and sanction children in accordance with the school’s ‘Positive Behaviour’ policy to ensure the school’s high standards of behaviour and discipline are Junior maintained.
- Mark pupils’ work when requested by a class teacher using clear answer schemes e.g. mental arithmetic tests or spelling tests
- Act as a role model for pupils
- Collect notices and money – collate and send to the office when required
- To promote the school positively at all times
- To work with fellow colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment
- Refer comments, questions and complaints from parents directly to the class teacher.
- Be available for regular, weekly meetings with the class teacher
- To undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Head of Junior School, Learning Enrichment Coordinator or any other line manager.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The British School of Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo rigorous child protection screening including required safeguarding checks.
To apply for this position, please click this link: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/243/
We request references for all candidates that we invite to interview.
Please visit our school website: https://www.britishschoolbahrain.com/
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About British School of Bahrain
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 100 premium private schools spanning five continents providing premium education to over 80,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/
The British School of Bahrain has an international reputation for pastoral excellence and academic success combined with exceptional co-curricular achievements. The School is a supportive, collegial and ambitious environment that maintains its sense of fun and happiness.
The British School of Bahrain was established in Adliya in 1995 to provide a British education within Bahrain. We were founded as a school with a family feel that supported individual students through outstanding pastoral care. Over the last 25 years, some elements, including our location, have changed, but our philosophy to treat every child as an individual and make them feel part of our family is still at our core. The British School of Bahrain benefits considerably from being a proud member of Inspired, a leading global schools group operating on five continents with over 110 schools worldwide. By being a member of Inspired, the British School of Bahrain is able to access partnerships and programmes which individual schools cannot access
At its core, BSB prides itself on its caring environment in which every pupil is able to grow personally and academically into the leaders of the future. As a school, we strive to achieve the very best outcomes for pupils in all areas of school life through genuine, personalised education.
While BSB follows a British National Curriculum model, it is a truly international school that derives its identity from both the wonderful country of Bahrain and the large extensive range of nationalities (90) that make up our School. The School prides itself on its close relationship with its parents, and we work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment that allows every student to fulfil their potential. The British School of Bahrain’s credo is to place the student at the centre of their own education, as expressed in the school’s vision: Excellence, Responsibility, Individuality.
Executive Head of School
John Maguire
Vision and School Ethos
The British School of Bahrain (BSB) aims to continue to be a proud member of the Inspired group of schools as the leading school in Bahrain, offering a world-class education, rooted in character-forming values while maintaining the schools’ positive pupil-centred ethos.
We aspire to continue to be a dynamic school that students, staff, parents and alumni are proud to be associated with. The school will continue to guarantee the highest possible pastoral and academic development for students who aspire to be global leaders in their chosen field. BSB will maintain its ethos of innovation and the achievement of high academic results through added value and will achieve this while maintaining the school’s personal feel and prioritising the happiness of all BSB community members.
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