We are looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Teacher for our Learning Support department to start in April 2024. To work on a one to one basis to personally assist their assigned student and contribute to creating, establishing and managing the aims and objectives of the pupil's progress, in partnership with teachers and parents.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a school or nursery environment working with SEN children.
• Exposure to children of determination or those who experience challenges in their learning
• Committed and caring, with the ability to form nurturing yet professional relationships with students.
• Committed professional who is dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Practitioners with the ability to execute innovative teaching practice.
• Teaching Assistants with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the schools Professional Learning Community.
• Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant to complement the schools 'Apple Distinguished School' status.
• A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the relevant teachers to appropriately support all matters pertaining to the day-to-day learning for that individual student
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting resources ready and setting up equipment.
• Access and review lesson planning prior to the lesson to inform questioning, support and intervention within lessons.
• Ensure the classroom environment is safe, clean and organised.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborate with relevant teachers to recognise any challenges a student is facing and implement the appropriate support.
• In line with expectations, as communicated by the class teacher, contribute to the marking, gathering of assessment data and feedback for the student.
• Communicate, where relevant, in a professional manner with parents.
• Act with integrity in all professional circumstances within the expectations set out by the school leadership.
• Take responsibility for personal growth and development through seeking opportunities relevant to position and school development goals.
• Participate in and attend all relevant training for assistant teachers, meetings and events.

The interview process will allow all shortlisted candidates to demonstrate their capabilities and knowledge. Kindly note that due the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Arcadia Education is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an extensive background checks in accordance with our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website arcadia.sch.ae

Should you be interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to hr@arcadia.sch.ae