Learning Support Assistant

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant for our Repton Dubai School.

We are looking to appoint a caring, compassionate, and excellent practitioner who has a passion for working with and supporting young pupils and families. The 1:1 Learning Support Assistant position is an exciting opportunity and will suit an experienced educator who has a passion for working with and supporting young pupils and families. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organisation and collaboration skills; and demonstrate a genuine resonance with the Repton values.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the education of the pupil in inclusive schools and classrooms by implementing, monitoring, and personalising adaptations. 
• Prepare learning materials for use by the pupil under the direction of the Teacher. 
• Collect formative assessment data/evidence on pupil performance and progress, based on systems designed by Teachers or the Inclusion Support Team.  
• Facilitate peer interactions based on guidance from the Teacher and Inclusion Support Team. 
• Apply current best practices and strategies learned through professional development courses, in-service training, or workshops.  
• Help pupil with personal organisation and provide pastoral support, to help them settle in as quickly and successfully as possible into their new school. 
• Translate, clarify and explain instructions to pupil, support if additional time is required to complete tasks. 
• Liaise regularly with the Inclusion team and teachers to monitor pupil progress and review language learning intentions. 
• Reinforce positive attitudes and behaviour, helping pupil to integrate socially and promoting self-esteem. 
• Communicate with parents as required in a professional and competent manner. 
• Refer parents to teacher regarding specific enquiries regarding education, health, development, pupils, families, parents, and complaints. 
• Work co-operatively with class teacher and other Assistants, maintaining open communication. 
• Understand and work in accordance with the school policies and procedures as outlined in the school policies.   
• Engage in professional learning and attend workshops as required. 

Requirements:

• Bachlors Degree
• Education/pupil development qualifications would be an advantage.  
• Possession of excellent written and spoken English skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills 
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with primary age pupils in a school or day care environment would be ideal. 

Repton Dubai was founded in 2007 and is a ‘world class’ international school in the heart of Dubai. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from infants and junior school up to IGCSE level in Year 11, and then embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma or IB in the Sixth Form, whilst also offering A levels.

Our mission is ‘the rigorous pursuit of excellence, inside and outside the classroom, combined with a passionate concern for the wellbeing of each individual’

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.