Learning Support Assistant (Inclusion) - Foundation Stage (Feb 2025 start)

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park Foundation are currently recruiting for a qualified and experienced Learning Support Assistant to start from Feb 2025.

We are looking to appoint an Inclusion Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work collaboratively as part of a class and year group team. The successful candidate will assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO..

The successful candidate will take an active role within their respective year group and wider school community and will demonstrate professionalism, participation, collaboration, and reflection of practice. 

Job specification

Work within the framework set by the assigned teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO, outlining the LSA’s role in lessons including how they will provide feedback to the named student(s) and colleagues on learning and behaviour

• Supervise and facilitate individual support for the named student, with particular reference to Individual Education Plan (IEP) / pupil passport targets, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities, including, where appropriate, specialist lessons

• Provide informal feedback to the named student in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher

• Record and share with the teacher, colleagues and supporting professionals, issues of concern and positive feedback about the student’s welfare and achievements.

• Communicate effectively with the named student’s parent(s) via emails and reports based on IEP/pupil passport targets and outcomes, weekly/monthly or as confirmed by the Head of Inclusion / SENCO.

• Maintain a file of IEP/pupil passports, records, minutes and other relevant documents

• Contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs

• Attend any staff meetings and Professional Development days as requested and required by School

• Accompany student to ECAs outside of school hours, if required and as agreed by the School and parent/s

• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed, including being flexible to support in other areas of the school as and when required; on occasions this may involve supporting other students, for instance if the named student is working in a collaborative setting.

Our School

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is part of the Taaleem family of schools and offers high quality education to over 1800 students aged between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been designed to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, which allows children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th Jan 2025, but applications will be reviewed as they are received and the School reserves the right to make an earlier appointment.

As this is a locally hired position, the school will not sponsor you for UAE residency purposes. You are required to have a valid UAE Residence Visa.