Learning Support Assistant - Immediate start

Repton Al Barsha; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Repton Al Barsha is seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant to support pupils with additional learning needs within a UK National Curriculum framework, embedded in Cognita's safeguarding standards. You will work closely with the Inclusion Lead, SENCO and teachers to deliver targeted interventions and monitor progress.

The role requires adapting resources, providing 1:1 or small group support, and contributing to the pupil's social and academic development in a Dubai setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Familiarity with IEPs and learner profiles.
• Ability to adapt resources for diverse learners.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and SEN team.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support for identified pupils across curriculum areas.
• Deliver in-class and withdrawal support, 1:1 or small groups.
• Implement IEP targets and track progress on planning sheets.
• Collaborate with Inclusion Lead, SENCO and class teachers.
• Develop and adapt learning materials to meet pupil needs.
• Support pupil behaviour and uphold school policies.

Skills

Pupil support

IEP implementation

Inclusion

Behaviour management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Repton Al Barsha is looking for a passionate and dedicated full-time Learning Support Assistant.

About Cognita:

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha currently educates students from Nursery (FS1) to Year 11 and will be growing year on year through to Year 13.

We are a well-resourced Apple Distinguished School with exceptional sporting facilities, seeking to achieve the best from every pupil both academically and in extra-curricular activities which is a key aspect of the school program.

The school was rated Very Good with several outstanding features in the most recent DSIB inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Role Purpose:

To assist and support pupils with additional learning needs

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provide additional support for all identified pupils across different areas of the curriculum
• During in class support, ensure that all pupils can integrate as fully as possible in activities in the classroom
• Contribute to all identified pupils overall progress across different areas of the curriculum
• Implement IEP and learner profile targets for students and deliver interventions as directed by the inclusion teacher
• Monitor, record and report progress of IEP targets and interventions on ‘Planning sheets’

Supporting pupils

• Make and adapt resources and learning materials to suit the needs of all students
• Manage student behaviour in line with school behaviour policy or pupils bespoke behaviour policy
• Provide learning support for pupils within the classroom and in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups
• To develop knowledge of the particular needs of identified children and seek advice from the Inclusion Lead, inclusion teacher and class teacher
• Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom and provide modified materials as required
• Provide positive praise and reinforcements

Supporting the Class Teacher, Inclusion Teacher and SENCO

• Communicate effectively with classroom teachers to understand student needs and curriculum objectives
• Participate in team meetings and curriculum department meetings and professional development sessions
• Attends weekly meeting with your line manager
• Attend ILSA/LSA clinic when required led by Inclusion Leads.
• Work as part of the team to ensure that the well being and personal development of all pupils enhances their learning opportunities and life skills
• Contribute to the pupils termly review meetings

Supporting the School

• Understand and apply the school policies on learning and behaviour, and the Statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to all pupils needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Inclusion Lead.

Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years