Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is seeking Learning Support Assistant to join our excellent and highly successful department with immediate start.

To work efficiently alongside the SENCo, Learning Support Teachers and classroom/subject teachers to provide effective support and knowledge either within the primary or secondary department. Providing extra support for small groups of children and one to one sessions.

This is a superb opportunity for aspiring, imaginative and inspirational individual to join an outstanding, creative, innovative and supportive team. 

The successful candidates will need to:

•  Have an understanding of how to support children with barriers to their learning and additional needs.
• To work alongside the Learning Support Teachers and specialists and classroom/subject teachers to provide efficient support and knowledge, within secondary. 
• To provide curricular support for children with learning difficulties, including booster groups, in class support and one to one support as required. 
• To contribute to the assessment of pupils and reporting pupil performance to classroom teachers. 
• To support children on IEP’s and be aware of and contribute to their individualised targets. 
• To have up to date knowledge with regards to the implementation of learning strategies and resources. 
• To liaise with the classroom/subject teacher as necessary all times to guarantee active child support and development. 
• To plan in advance support sessions for children, to ensure effective learning support and the ability to track progression. 
• To attend both learning support and phase meetings and share concerns efficiently and proactively. 
• To be present at in school learning support training and attend staff meetings when required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Holds a minimum high school qualification
• Minimum of two years experience working in a school setting
• Strong verbal and written communications skills in English
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum or EYFS curriculum
• Previous classroom/learning assistance experience
• To have up to date knowledge of learning support strategies

Essential Qualities:

• A deep and passionate commitment to the values and ethos of Kings’ Education.
• The ability to motivate, enthuse and engage with children and adults.
• Energy, vigour, perseverance, stamina and resilience.
• A demonstrable commitment to a robust culture of high expectations and quality care. 
• The ability to challenge and improve performance.
• “Can do” attitude.

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the Kings’ WebHR portal.  

The closing date for applications is 24th September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will take up their position in September 2024. 

**Please Note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks, including but not limited to; 

•  A verified passport copy 
• Three satisfactory references 
• Attestation of qualification certificates 
• DBS/Police checks