Learning Support Assistant (Senior School)

Learning Support Assistant (Senior School)

Preferably Local-hire in Bahrain

Starting August 2022 

The British School of Bahrain (BSB) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Learning Support Assistant for August 2022.

The Senior school at BSB is a vibrant and enjoyable place to work. It is amongst the finest in the country, renowned for its pedagogy, staff development and academic success. The school is seeking either a new entrant to the profession or someone looking to move to broaden the range of their experience in a large, nationally renowned school that is leading developments within the Kingdom of Bahrain. 

Applicants will be academically able, with a degree in the subject, they will also be enthusiastic and collegiate. Involvement in the wider life of this outstandingly successful British School is expected.

The British School of Bahrain

https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus 

We are BSB, a school with its 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.

Teaching and & Learning at BSB

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.

General Responsibilities

• To ensure that the School delivers the School Vision in relation to providing the highest standard of teaching and learning.
• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards of work and conduct.
• Work collaboratively with members of your team to ensure consistency of practice in line with school policy and procedures.
• Treat pupils with dignity, build relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observe proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Act in accordance with the professional duties and responsibilities outlined in the contract, staff handbook, job description.
• Take shared responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils, having read the Safeguarding policy and all related policies, and attend mandatory Safeguarding and Child Protection training.
• To read and follow the Safeguarding Policy and all related policies, and to remain up to date with safeguarding training as directed by the Seniors DSL.
• To refer any safeguarding concern to the DSL or Deputy DSL as soon as possible.

Specific responsibilities:

• Assist the SENCo and teachers to maintain an updated database of children with particular needs including physical disabilities, learning, emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties, autism, dyspraxia, dyslexia and ADHD, sensory impairments, sensory processing disorders and mental health issues;
• Work with the School Counsellors as necessary and encourage personal development through pastoral work, with a focus on social and emotional development as mutually integral to learning need and development;
• Work with groups and individuals as directed by the SENCo;
• Prepare and adapt teaching materials and resources necessary for enabling learning;
• Make use of special facilities and/or equipment;
• Have contact during the school day with students on an individual, class or small group basis, with as much in-class support as possible for SEN students;
• Check and assess students’ work and give them feedback;
• Encourage positive attitudes to SEN;
• Attend meetings and reviews as required;
• Contribute to SEN reports, maintain records and meet with parents as necessary;
• Keep up with current practice by research and reading.
• Any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by the Senior Leadership Team.
• To participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate.
• To maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the students’ needs, while following the safeguarding procedures of the school.
• Be productive and show initiative.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet our qualifications and experience requirements.

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 checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply for this position, please complete the TES online application. The application form will be automatically directed to the BSB Human Resources Department. You can send your cover letter, credentials, passport copy and police clearance via BSB HR’s email address hr@thebsbh.com  as soon as possible. We do not accept Curriculum Vitae or Resumes. All applications will be acknowledged via email.

We request references for all candidates that we invite to interview.

For non-local applicants, interviews will take place via Zoom. Applicants will be invited to conduct two interviews, one with the Executive Headmaster and the other with the Head of each School. 

If you would like to find out more about our School, please visit www.britishschoolbahrain.com 

British School of Bahrain

Budaiya

Kingdom of Bahrain

Telephone: +973 176 10920

Email: hr@thebsbh.com