Learning Assistant - Jan 2025

Repton School Al Barsha wishes to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the team from January 2025. This is a permanent, term time position.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning opportunities
• Prepare the classroom and resources for lessons
• Support all groups of students to raise attainment and progress both individually and in groups
• Observing student performance and reporting on observations to the Teacher
• Facilitating learning through play
• Work in collaboration and communicating with parents
• Assisting with excursions and events such as Sports Day

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High School qualification or equivalent
• Education or Early Childhood qualifications would be an advantage
• Positive outlook and mindset
• Commitment and understanding of wellbeing of others as well as themselves
• Fluent and proficient spoken, written and reading of English
• Clear and effective communication
• Compassionate and nurturing, with a sense of humour and fun

About Repton Al Barsha

Repton Al Barsha is a distinguished British international school, which this year has celebrated its 10th anniversary. We are committed to providing a holistic education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and a love for lifelong learning. Recognised for our commitment to excellence, we have achieved a 'Very Good' rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and 'outstanding' in all areas of our recent British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection.

Repton Al Barsha boasts state of the art facilities and is situated at the heart of ‘New Dubai’ in the Dubai Science Park, Barsha South. It offers the academic rigour of the UK National Curriculum within an inclusive family environment. The School is built on the twin foundations of academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care.

Repton Al Barsha comprises of both a Senior School and a Junior School. The Junior School spans from Foundation Stage (FS) to Year 6, and over 850 pupils are part of our Junior School ‘family’. We pride ourselves on providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our young learners, leading to a subject specialist model in Years 5 and 6. This approach ensures that students receive in-depth instruction from dedicated experts in various subjects, enhancing the overall educational experience and preparing them for the transition to the Senior School. 

Repton Al Barsha Senior School is at an exciting stage of growth and development. We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. Our senior school staff have a mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so. The school provides the opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues; and excellent professional development.

To support your application please include a current, up to date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Safeguarding Statement:

Cognita and the Repton Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years