Secondary Inclusion LSA

Job Description for Secondary Inclusion LSA

This version 09 May 2024

Purpose of Role

• To help children make as much progress with their learning as possible
• To encourage children to be independent
• To support learning in the classroom under the direction of the teacher
• To deliver interventions for individuals and small groups with special educational needs or gaps in their learning

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

The Aquila School opened in September 2018, initially with only primary children, growing to become a mixed 3-18 through school in future years. The school is located in a residential area of Dubailand and focuses on providing children with amazing learning. We have grown very quickly and expect to have around 1300 pupils from FS1 to Y12 in the coming school year. 

Teachers should be skilled at ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and ensuring that children make as much progress as possible and love coming to school.  

Children and families love our school due to our focus on amazing learning and developing a sense of community and school connectedness. Teachers enjoy working here because they are genuinely empowered to teach the children what they need to learn right now.  

The Aquila School is the first new build school designed and managed by The International Schools Partnerships (ISP) a comparatively new and rapidly growing organisation with schools in Europe, the Middle East, Mexico and the USA.

Primary Inclusion Teacher Key Responsibilities

• Working with groups and individuals to support learning across the curriculum under the direction of the teacher. This could include the delivery of intervention programmes following a published programme or under the guidance of the class teacher or inclusion teacher.
• Encouraging independence i.e. helping the children to achieve their objectives (through questioning, dialogue, demonstrating and modelling) rather than doing the work for them
• Tasks to support the day to day running of the school- e.g. preparing resources, being responsible for specific areas etc.
• Engaging the pupils in meaningful talk at all opportunities in order to develop language, and build relationships
• Supervising the children, for example on trips, at break times, travelling around the school.
• Managing pupil behaviour in a positive manner and being a positive role model in line with The Aquila Way on behaviour e.g. giving golden tickets, acknowledging children who have made good choices etc.
• Ensuring confidentiality at all times i.e.- never discussing any aspect of the work of the school other than with colleagues in school
• Being proactive in knowing the expectations of your work for each session
• Meeting at least weekly with the inclusion team and phase leader
• Working closely with the teachers to ensure there is effective communication-both oral and written concerning pupil progress and learning
• Being proactive in your own professional development- if there is an element of your role you are less confident in carrying out- ask

Person specification 

CRITERIA 

Essential 

Desirable  

Qualifications

and training 

Relevant qualification

Bachelor’s degree

Experience 

Experience as a secondary LSA supporting mainly Math & Science

Skills and knowledge 

·         To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply