Learning Support Assistant — Special Education & Growth

Beam; Sharjah; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an American curriculum school in the UAE. The role focuses on delivering learning support for students with special educational needs, both in-class and in withdrawal settings, 1:1 or small groups, and collaborating with SEN coordinators to tailor resources and plans.

The successful candidate will have two years of full-time SEN shadow experience, courses in education/psychology, and childcare qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two continuous years of experience dealing with Special Educational Needs Students as a full-time shadow teacher.
• Courses in Education and/or Psychology preferred.
• A Childcare qualification level 2 and /or 3, would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support for the Special Educational Needs students in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
• Develop knowledge of the need of the student and seek advice from Inclusion Manager/Special Educational Needs Coordinator, class teacher.
• Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
• Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Inclusion Manager /Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Educational Psychologist.
• Be involved in the planning and preparation of the day-to-day class activities.
• Support the Special Educational Needs student in the playground and outside activities, being mindful of his health and safety in relation to his condition and encouraging safe interactive play.
• Motivate and encourage the Special Educational Needs student to have a go at activities they may be unsure of.
• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards According to the amendment of the student’s behavior modification plan requirements.
• Attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.
• Report any progress towards targets for Special Educational Needs student with behavior Support Plan.

Skills

Lesson planning

IEPs

Learning objectives

Education

Education/Psychology

Childcare Level 2/3

Job description

Beam is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for an American curriculum school in the UAE. The role focuses on delivering learning support for students with special educational needs, both in-class and in withdrawal settings, 1:1 or small groups, and collaborating with SEN coordinators to tailor resources and plans.

The successful candidate will have two years of full-time SEN shadow experience, courses in education/psychology, and childcare qualifications.