Teacher Assistant

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global educational organization in Dubai is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help children progress in learning, encourage independence, and support teachers in daily activities. Applicants should be positive, flexible, and professional communicators, demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. This role offers core working hours from 7:25 AM to 3:25 PM, with Friday hours until noon.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop positive working relationships with the school community.
• Flexible, fun, proactive, and positive approach.
• Kind, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate accurately in English.

Responsibilities

• Help children progress in their learning.
• Encourage children's independence.
• Support teachers in daily class operations.
• Engage pupils in meaningful conversations.
• Supervise children during trips and breaks.
• Manage pupil behavior positively.

Skills

Positive working relationships

Initiative

Flexibility

Approachability

Professional communication in English

Job description

Job Description for Learning support assistant (LSA) This version May 2024ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well‑being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to amazing learning—providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve.

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Key qualities and skills:

• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
• To be kind, approachable and professional
• To be able to communicate accurately in English

Core purposes:

• To help children make as much progress with their learning as possible
• To encourage children to be independent
• To support the teachers in the day‑to‑day running of the class

Key duties include:

• Working with groups and individuals to support learning across the curriculum under the direction of the teacher. This could include the delivery of intervention programmes
• Encouraging independence i.e. helping the children to achieve their objectives (through questioning, dialogue, demonstrating and modelling) rather than doing the work for them
• Tasks to support the day‑to‑day running of the school—e.g. preparing resources, being responsible for specific areas, etc.
• Engaging the pupils in meaningful talk at all opportunities in order to develop language and build relationships
• Supervising the children for example on trips at break times, travelling around the school and at swimming and PE lessons
• Managing pupil behaviour in a positive manner and being a positive role‑model in line with The Aquila Way on behaviour e.g. giving golden tickets acknowledging children who have made good choices, etc.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, i.e. never discussing any aspect of the work of the school other than with colleagues in school
• Being proactive in knowing the expectations of your work for each session
• To meet at least weekly with the teaching team
• To work closely with the teachers to ensure there is effective communication—both oral and written concerning pupil progress and learning
• To be proactive in your own professional development—if there is an element of your role you are less confident in carrying out, ask
• To work alongside the teacher and children as per The Aquila Way to create interactive and relevant displays to support learning and celebrate achievement

In addition all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school. To be line‑managed by the relevant HLTA (High Level Teaching Assistant).

Hours of work—Core working hours are from 7:25 am to 3:25 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:25 am to 12:00 pm on Fridays. Holidays— as per the school KHDA approved calendar.

You consistently demonstrate and role‑model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

• Learning & Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supports others in their continual learning development and growth.
• Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
• Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
• Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.
• Integrity & Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision Purpose and Principles.
• Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
• Planning & Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.
• Diversity & Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks, or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio‑economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.