Classroom Assistant (UAE National)- Mamoura British Academy (Immediate Start)

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a UAE National Classroom Assistant for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commence immediately. The role supports teachers, assists pupils, and contributes to a safe and engaging learning environment.

Minimum secondary certificate, with at least two years in a school setting. Fluency in English and alignment with school values are essential for safeguarding and effective classroom assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary school certificate.
• At least two-year experience in a school setting.
• English language skills according to the school curriculum.
• UAE National with a minimum secondary school certificate / Bachelors.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual pupils / groups inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in activities.
• Be pro-active in health and safety matters.
• Assist in implementing individual education programmes and monitor progress.
• Support pupils with additional support needs and help develop social skills.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work.
• Support teachers with photocopying and other tasks to support teaching.
• Comply with health and safety requirements and school policies.

Skills

Classroom support

English language

Education

Secondary school certificate

Two years school experience

Job description

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Classroom Assistant (UAE National) for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately.

Job Description

Aldar Education is currently seeking a Classroom Assistant (UAE National) for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately. Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum school with a Lower, Middle and Senior School model located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create ‘A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through our bespoke Mamoura British Academy DNA’. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

Main Duties:

• Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school dayand to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety
• Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes forindividual pupils / groups ofpupilsand help monitor their progress
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills
• Assist class teachers with maintainingpupilrecords
• Prepare and present displays ofpupils’ work
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies.

Specific Duties:

• Academic assistance.
• Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction.
• Demonstrating various instructional activities.
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher – checking and correcting pupils’ work while in progress.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
• Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
• Checking attendance.
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
• Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem.
• Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Minimum secondary school certificate.
• At least two-year experience in a school setting.
• English language skills according to the school curriculum

Minimum Experience:

• UAE Nationalwith a minimum secondary school certificate / Bachelors.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.