Learning Assistant - August 2022

Learning Assistant 

Kings’ School Al Barsha is seeking an outstanding Learning Assistant to join our excellent and highly successful department from August 2022.

The successful candidate will be an excellent 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 10 years running. 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.

As part of our drive for excellence Kings’ has committed to the John Hattie Visible Learning programme and is the only school in the Middle East working directly with the Visible Learning group. This focuses on how to best enhance student achievement, linking closely to our mission statement of “The best by every child.” All teachers receive excellent and highly desirable professional development which informs our approach as a professional body.

Requirements   

• British Primary School trained Teaching Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of experience  
• Must have experience of working in EYFS and/or Primary 
• 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 

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 22nd August 2022. 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 2022 and will be required to participate in a thorough programme of induction.

** Please note that this 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.