Learning Support Assistant - Special Educational Needs
Doha College
Doha, Qatar
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive, tax free salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 12 September 2021
Job overview
About us
Doha College is a high-profile leading British International School, for children aged 3-18, offering a well-balanced, all-embracing curriculum that follows the UK National Curriculum. We are also the first High Performance Learning accredited school in the world and recently opened our brand-new pioneering, 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus.
The opportunity
We are now looking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant for a child in our primary School to start ASAP.
The post holder will be responsible for providing one-to-one support to the child, responding to their personal needs and ensuring that the child is able to access all learning activities. The Learning Support Assistant will be required to establish a constructive relationship with the child where he/she is encouraged to interact with others and engage in classroom activities and set challenging and demanding expectations that promote self-esteem and independence.
We are a multi-cultural organisation that embraces diversity and provides a friendly and informal work environment.
This is a non-sponsored position and only candidates with family sponsorship currently residing in Qatar will be considered. This is a fixed-term position for the current academic year in the first instance and is funded through an external source. The post holder will be employed to provide support to specific children and will only remain in the College’s employment while the funding is provided and while the children remain a pupil at the College.
About you
The ideal candidate would have some experience working with children ; have an understanding of how to provide support to SEND pupils to achieve the very best outcomes; some experience of working in an educational setting and above all, a supportive and sensitive approach to children with specific needs.
We are a British international school and all of our lessons are taught in English, therefore a high standard of written and spoken English is essential for all positions.
Please note: Due to government requirements, we can only consider applicants who are below 50 years old for this position.
To apply, please visit: www.dohacollege.com/discover/careers
Closing date: 12 September 2021
We reserve the right to close a position once we have received sufficient applications to form a shortlist. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check.
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About Doha College
As one of the oldest British Schools in Qatar, Doha College boasts a rich history of educational excellence based on firmly embedded values, a passion for learning and an international environment that inspires through its sheer diversity. We are the first school in the world to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation, as well as the first school in Qatar to be accredited under the new Council of British International Schools (COBIS) Patron’s Accreditation and Compliance Scheme.
Originally opened in 1980, the school continues to operate under the sponsorship of the British Embassy on a not-for-profit basis, featuring over 2,000 students, aged 3 -18, from 68 different nationalities. We are truly an international school teaching the well-respected British curriculum offering IGCSE, AS and A levels in a wide range of subjects.
Benefitting from a 90,000m² state-of-the-art campus that opened in September 2020, we offer cutting-edge facilities and inspiring learning environments that feature dedicated zones for Primary and Secondary, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor sports facilities, drama studios and swimming pools. Our world-class campus allows future generations of Doha College students to thrive and unlock their full potential in an environment that is fit for the learning needs of the 21st century.
Doha College’s salary and benefits package is recognised as one of the best in the Middle East. Our staff receive a generous tax-free salary, a monthly accommodation allowance, an annual flight allowance and a substantial settling-in allowance. We have a comprehensive onboarding and orientation programme, providing support at every step of the process, which allows new staff to effectively navigate the challenges that come with an international move. Doha College also offers an enormous CPD budget, allowing our staff to multiply their talent and pursue further education and training courses within Qatar and around the world.
A combination of old-world hospitality and cosmopolitan sophistication means that Qatar is a country like no other and its capital Doha is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you will be looking to move with your family or to come on your own, you are guaranteed a warm welcome.
In keeping with our motto Excellence for All, Excellence from All, we foster outstanding relationships from which both, students and staff, draw their ambition to do well and make a lasting contribution to College life and society as a whole - so why not apply and join our team.
Vision
To enable personal growth, instil a passion for learning and create aspirational minds.
Mission
With the growth-mindset philosophy of High-Performance Learning, we develop confidence, creativity and intellectual curiosity in a safe, caring and inclusive environment for our students to make a lasting contribution to global society.
Core Values
- Excellence and diligence
- Respect and Integrity
- Commitment and Accountability
- Perseverance and Honesty
- Fun and Enjoyment
- Challenge and reward
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Safeguarding and Child Protection
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
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