Prep School Teaching Assistant

Brighton College; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton College Abu Dhabi seeks passionate individuals with a strong customer service focus and at least two years of experience in a school setting. The role emphasizes establishing positive relationships with pupils and staff, promoting independence, and maintaining high standards.

Applicants should possess A Level equivalent qualifications or higher and demonstrate the ability to handle pupil concerns effectively. A supportive and innovative educational environment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a school setting.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships.
• Ability to promote positive values and good behavior.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Use initiative to deal with pupil concerns.
• Encourage pupils to interact and cooperate with others.

Skills

High-level customer service

Positive working relationships

Flexibility

Conflict resolution

Promotion of independence

Education

A Level equivalent or higher

Job description

Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Brighton College AbuDhabi is an exciting place to work anditisourstaffwhowillmakeourcommunity such a vibrant and stimulating environment The success ofBrightonCollegeAbu Dhabi willbe due to excellent and innovative staff Above all therefore we are looking forindividualswho foster a passion for highlevelcustomerserviceandwho demonstrates anability andgenuine desire to developapremiumschool

EXPERIENCE

The applicant s qualifications andexperience should meet the minimumrequirements for both Brighton College andADEK and preferably be at A Level equivalentor higher At least two years experience insupporting children in a school setting isrequired

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• To establish positive working relationshipswith all children and all members of theschool community
• To use initiative when it comes to dealingwith pupil concerns orissues and be bothflexible and positive
• To establish productive workingrelationships with pupils acting as a rolemodel and setting high standards
• To recognise and respond to individual pupilneeds and be aware of their next learningsteps and who requires the most support
• To actively encourage pupils to interact andwork co-operatively with others as well aspromoting independence i e helping pupilsto achieve their objectives throughquestioning dialogue demonstrating andmodelling
• To use initiative to effectively useundirected time when not supporting in theclassroom
• To continually promote positive values attitudes and good behaviour dealingpromptly with conflict and incidents in linewith policy and encourage pupils to takeresponsibility for their behaviour
• To maintain strict confidentiality and neverdiscuss any ofthe pupils except with theclass teacher Head of Year or relevant SLTmember