Teacher Assistant (UAE National)

Primary 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 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 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 the 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 regard 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 other classes or areas of the school as and when required. 
• Undertake any other duties to commensurate with the role, as reasonably requested by the management.  

Person Specification:

Education: Minimum High School education in English and Math's, 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 your own initiative.