High Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA - EYFS)

Star International School Mirdif, is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are an ambitious school that aspires to be the very best version of ourselves, and for those who join us, we would help them do the same.  We seek individuals who want to make a difference in the world, seeing themselves as lifelong learners, committed to putting children at the heart of everything they do. We want educators who align closely with our vision, mission and values. If you feel you can champion these, then we look forward to your application to join the Star Mirdif family for October 2024.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team to work primarily in EYFS. We currently have four FS1 classes and seven FS2 classes. 

• Vision: To grow the future leaders and global citizens of tomorrow, who will Go Beyond and change our world for the better.
• Mission: Through amazing learning opportunities and personalised pathways, our educators and students Go Beyond to ensure every member of our Star Family achieves their personal best both inside and beyond the classroom
• Values: Self-belief, teamwork, adventure, respect

Star International School Mirdif is a community school that is rooted in kindness and amazing learning. We offer our pupils:

•  Centre of research informed T&L
•  Ed-Tech best practice with AI powered T&L
•  Awe & Wonder offering beyond the National curriculum
•  STEAM+ curriculum focusing on global and cosmic problems
•  Safe with incredible learning behaviours
•  EYFS-Post-16 (GCSE/A-Level/BTEC) British curriculum school in the heart of Mirdif Dubai

Star International School Mirdif is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

The role – Job description 

Key Accountabilities:

•  Lead high quality interventions to support groups or individual children to ensure all make accelerated progress. 
•  Cover EYFS classes when required to do so- following planning and delivering high quality teaching and learning. 

They will also be: 

•  able to provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all by utilising advanced levels of knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes. 
•  Someone with a clear vision on how to develop pupils with an impact on achievement.
•  Able and willing to assess learning as well as social and emotional needs and give help that is needed to remove the barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will support our teachers in taking a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, maximising their achievement and ability to succeed.

This is a great opportunity for a HLTA who is passionate about working in Early Years and who is motivated to inspire learning in children. The successful candidate should be enthusiastic and a knowledgeable HLTA, keen to work in partnership with current staff and able to work under instruction as well as having the ability to use their initiative. They will challenge and excite our children, have the ability to consistently deliver high quality learning experiences and commit to high standards of professionalism with high expectations of the children.

Position Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Higher Learning Teaching Assistant 

Language: Excellent English language is mandatory

Skills and Abilities 

Competencies:

•  Good oral and written communication skills
•  Willing attitude to be a part of the school team
•  Strong sense of professionalism
•  Able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
•  Use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive
•  Be kind, approachable and professional
•  Safeguarding and welfare of children
•  A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
•  Behaviour management

Attributes:

•  Empathetic listener
•  Integrity and confidentiality
•  Internationally minded
•  Emotionally intelligent
•  Intercultural awareness, creative
•  Flexible and a can-do attitude

The work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and at Star we maintain a strong safeguarding culture where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Star International School Mirdif is a happy, inclusive and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. What we offer our employees: 

•  Well behaved children who have a love of learning at our school 
•  A friendly and supportive team with high morale who all champion children’s well-being 
•  An environment that supports Awe and Wonder in our children
•  Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored programme 
•  A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for the whole community 
•  Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities 
•  Excellent induction and a support programme for all staff new to the school 
•  A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community 

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified

To be line managed by Head of EYFS

Hours of work - 7.15am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and up to 12 noon on Fridays; with occasional evening and holiday work

Holidays - as per the school KHDA approved calendar

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
• Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
• Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
• Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.