Primary Learning Assistant - Immediate

XPTeach Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem in Dubai is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support a vibrant learning environment and promote inclusive education for all students under the direction of the Class Teacher.

You will work with individuals and small groups, assist with lesson delivery, record progress, and help with administrative tasks, trips, and parent communications, contributing to a positive school experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education in English and Maths.
• Experience or aptitude for working with students; teaching assistant experience preferred.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Good team player with ability to use own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals or small groups as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
• Help students access the curriculum and adapt strategies as needed to facilitate learning.
• Record and present evidence of learning as required.
• Follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups working toward targets.
• Contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Assist with minor admin tasks during non-contact time and prepare/store resources.
• Take notes in IEP books and provide verbal/written feedback to support reports and assessments.
• Supervise children during breaks and accompany school trips when appropriate; communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Student engagement

Team player

Initiative

Education

High school education (English & Maths)

Job description

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

Job Purpose:

To assist in providing an engaging, inclusive learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the Class Teacher.

Key Relationships (Internal and External):

Teachers, Students, Parents, Principal and other members of the School Senior Leadership Team

Key Accountabilities:

• To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
• To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
• Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
• To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
• To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
• To prepare and store general resources required.
• To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
• To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.
• To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
• Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.

Requirements

Education:

Minimum High School education in English and Maths, degree preferred

Experience:

Experience or aptitude for working with students, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred

Competencies:

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
• Good team player
• Ability to use own initiative