Learning Assistant - Key Stage 2 - January 2025 or sooner

Due to continued expansion Dubai Heights Academy is seeking additional Key Stage 2 Learning Assistants to join our team from January 2025 or sooner.

Dubai Heights Academy is a warm and welcoming place to work. Located in the Al Barsha South area of Dubai, this is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, energetic and proactive Learning Assistant.

The school opened in 2017. It offers an inclusive, exciting and outstanding education to an international community of students from FS1 to Year 12 (2025-2026) and will continue to grow organically to Year 13.

The campus is state-of-the-art with separate buildings for each phase as well as a 380 seat auditorium. There are three temperature controlled swimming pools, fully equipped science and computer labs, specialist rooms for art, DT, music, and drama, a library, two multipurpose sports halls, a full size football pitch, a variety of outdoor play areas, a coffee shop and a spacious canteen with a new secondary building opening in 2025.

Job Overview

Dubai Heights Academy is seeking enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Learning Assistant to join our Academic Support Team to support children across the school.

Successful candidates will work closely with the class teacher, and Leadership Team to inspire and motivate students to become independent, confident learners. Preference will be given to candidates who are on spouse/parent sponsorship and to those who are able to join in January 2025 or sooner.

Job Requirements: 

• Supervise and provide learning support for students including those with special needs
• Encourage students to interact with the class and engage in activities.
• Provide feedback to students and teachers on student's achievement, progress and any problems that arise
• Preparing class activities, resources and supporting documents
• Ability to support the delivery of an adapted curriculum to meet the children's needs
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom/corridor displays 
• Accompanying groups on trips
• Breaktime supervision
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The successful applicant will be required to have the following: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• A can-do and flexible approach 
• Ability to support effective behaviour management strategies
• A commitment to the values and ethos of the school 
• Previous experience of working with children
• Bachelor or High School Certification (Attested)

In return we can offer you: 

• A positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors          
• A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity          
• A Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

Our Compensation and benefits package includes (where applicable): 

• Competitive tax-free salary        
• Medical Insurance coverage         
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law

Interviews will take place at Dubai Heights Academy or via Zoom, should a face to face interview not be possible. The closing date for applications is 29th November 2024, however, interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous.

Whilst we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in a short programme of induction.

Safeguarding Statement:

Dubai Heights Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all its employees to share this commitment. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks (from your home country/country of residence), qualification checks (attestation) and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and at least two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified. Applicants may also be required to provide other applicable personal documents e.g. degree, marriage certificate etc. A full checklist will be provided to successful candidates.