Foundation Stage Learning Assistant  - August 2023

Foundation Stage Learning Assistant  

Kings’ School Dubai is seeking an outstanding Learning Assistant to join our excellent and highly successful department. 

The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner, setting high expectations for pupils within a bespoke classroom. They will produce a language rich and exciting environment for pupils to make progress with a high focus on communication and interaction skills, social skills and emotional regulation.  

When you join the Kings’ family you will become part of a strategically connected group of schools, one of which is the only school in Dubai to be rated outstanding for multiple years. Working in Dubai is a fast-paced and rewarding experience, however, it is a demanding and rigorous working environment which requires committed and motivated professionals. As such we seek team leaders who understand that their role extends far beyond the classroom. 

Requirements

• Hold a high school qualification or equivalent   
• British Primary School trained Teaching Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience  
• Must have experience of working in Nursery or Foundation Stage 
• Has experience of learning through play 
• Ability to support the delivery of an adapted curriculum to meet the needs of the children 
• Ability to deliver creative learning activities  
• Ability to support creative learning environments  
• Ability to support the implementation of Education Plans  
• A clear personal philosophy of education  
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills  
• Ability to understand and interpret the root causes of a range of challenging behaviours and to support the implementation of effective behaviour management strategies  
• An excellent understanding of how to teach the acquisition of early phonics and mathematical skills  
• Must be on spouse visa 

Other 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  
• A passionate drive to continue to research and develop practice in Education 

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal. 

Closing date for applications is 3rd March 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the final submission date. 

Successful applicants will take up their position in August 2023 and will be required to participate in a thorough programme of induction. 

** Please note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks including verified passport copy, three satisfactory references, attestation of qualification certificates, and outcome of the DBS / police checks that, as a school, we request from all our staff.