Teacher - Inclusion (Primary)

Muna British Academy; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE seeks a dedicated special education teacher to support the development of students with additional learning needs. The role involves planning interventions, collaborating with professionals, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience in an international school setting, demonstrating a passion for teaching and a commitment to student well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with SEN/POD children.
• Mandatory experience in an international school setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention for students of determination.
• Plan and deliver interventions for EAL and SEN students.
• Manage classes effectively and maintain good relationships with pupils.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification in SEN

Job description

Provide early intervention to promote the educational and social development of identified pupil/s under the direction and guidance of the Head of Inclusion.

Teaching and learning:

. Clear understanding of the British Curriculum.

. Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and educational psychologists, if required.

. Work with the Head of Inclusion to ensure that the learning requirements are met in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

. Planning and delivering interventions, for students of determination across the primary school.

. Supporting EAL students.

. Coordinate in-class support for both students of determination and gifted and talented students.

. Supporting the writing and reviewing of IEP's to track progress.

. Updating SEN/POD register.

. Consolidating data as required across subjects and years.

. Maintaining G & T register and creating/monitoring Advance Learning Plans.

. Liaising with teachers to support them and advise on strategies as appropriate.

Assessment and data:

. Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision and intervention.

. Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings.

Behaviour management and duties:

. Follow the school's established policies and procedures, e.g., behaviour, code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.

. Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students' needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

. Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively, when necessary, within the school's established policies.

. Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.

. Have high expectations of good conduct, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.

. To ensure a safe and secure environment that allows for appropriate social, emotional, and academic growth for all students.

. Carry out duties as directed and within the school's established policies.

Wider professional responsibilities:

. Support in organizing and taking part in school events, outings and extra-curricular activities (ECAs) which may take place after school hours.

. Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regards to student's achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate.

. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

. Take initiative of own professional development to secure high quality teaching and for successful execution of roles and responsibilities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification in SEN.

Minimum Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working with SEN/POD children.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

. Mandatory experience working in an international school.

. Previous experience working with students with additional learning needs in a primary school setting.

. Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.

. A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.

. 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.

. Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with parents in a diverse multi-cultural environment.

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