Inclusion Assistant (UAE National)

Primary Job Purpose: 
To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO. 

Key Relationships (Internal and External): 
Teachers, Students, Parents, Student Support Team, School Counsellor, Principal and other members of  the school management team, external agencies as required.

Key Accountabilities: 
• Work within the framework set by the assigned teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO, outlining the LSA’s role in lessons including how they will provide feedback to the named student(s) and colleagues on learning and behaviour. 
• Supervise and facilitate individual support for the named student, with particular reference to Individual Education Plan (IEP) / pupil passport targets, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, including, where appropriate, specialist lessons. 
• Provide informal feedback to the named student in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher. 
• Record and share with the teacher, colleagues, and supporting professionals, issues of concern, and positive feedback about the student’s welfare and achievements. 
• Communicate effectively with the named student’s parent(s) via emails and reports based on IEP/pupil passport targets and outcomes, weekly/monthly or as confirmed by the Head of Inclusion/ SENCO. 
• Maintain a file of IEP/pupil passports, records, minutes, and other relevant documents. 
• Contribute to the well-being of children in terms of physical, emotional, and social needs. 
• Attend any staff meetings and Professional Development days as requested and required by School. 
• Accompany student to ECAs outside of school hours, if required and as agreed by the school and parent/s. 
• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed, including being flexible to support in other areas of the school as and when required; on occasions this may involve supporting other students, for instance if the named student is working in a collaborative setting. 
• Undertake any other duties to commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management. 

Person Specification:

Education: Minimum Certificate in Special Education, OR High School education in English and Math + 20 hours of in-house or external training within the 1st year of employment.

Experience: Experience or aptitude for working with students with special educational needs,previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred. No experience required for UAE Nationals.

Competencies: 
• Good levels of written and spoken English. 
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and aptitude for working with students. 
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team. 
• Confidentiality and empathy.