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Safeguarding Statement
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Purpose:
To assist in providing an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the Class Teacher.
Key Relationships (Internal and External):
Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the School Senior Leadership Team
Key Accountabilities:
- To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
- To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
- Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
- To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
- To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
- To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
- To prepare and store general resources required.
- To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
- To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.
- To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
- Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
- Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
- Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.
Skills Description
Education:
Minimum High School education in English and Maths, degree preferred
Experience:
Experience or aptitude for working with students, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred
Competencies:
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
- Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
- Good team player
- Ability to use own initiative
Job Details
Job Title
Learning Assistant
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Employment Type
Full Time
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Entry Level
Residence Location
United Arab Emirates
Greenfield International School
At Greenfield International school we pride ourselves on being more than just a school. We are a community of children, young people, educators and families who all play special and unique roles in making GIS the amazing place that it is.
Greenfield International School, a member of the highly regarded Taaleem group and accredited by the Council of International Schools, opened its doors in 2007. We are fully authorised as an International Baccalaureate Continuum World School and offer the IB Curriculum from Kindergarten through to Grade 12. We are one of only a few schools in Dubai who offer our students two pathways in the senior school, both the IB Career-related Programme and IB Diploma Programme.
As a new member of our community, you will immediately notice that we are a true international school, rich with cultural diversity. Our students come from over 80 different countries and we are immensely proud of how they show respect for their individual heritage. Through the values of the IB, they also work together as true global citizens. On a daily basis they demonstrate to us that they are respectful, open-minded and tolerant, and place great value on their education.
As committed IB practitioners, our staff at Greenfield International School are experienced international educators and the driving force behind the school’s academic and pastoral success. Our classrooms are vibrant student-centred environments where inquiry-based approaches are balanced with direct teaching. Our teachers actively strive to encourage children’s natural curiosity and love of learning both inside and outside the classroom. They take great care to support each child’s social and emotional growth and encourage them to apply their learning in such a way that has a positive impact on the world.
Greenfield understands that not only we want every student to reach their potential academically, but we also strive to provide the chance for children to flourish in all areas. We provide a rich offering of Extra Curricular Activities (ECAs), music, the arts and both social and competitive sports teams. With support from our passionate and talented staff, many students achieve regional and even national success while others embrace the opportunity to explore their passions, learn something new and have a lot of fun!
