Russian Learning Support Assistant - Senior School

Repton Dubai is seeking a Russian Learning Support Assistant for an immediate start.

Responsibilities of the post:

The Russian Learning Support Assistant’s (LSA) main role is to provide support for Russian speaking pupils in Key Stage 3. The LSA will ensure that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Thursday 7.15am to 3pm, Friday 7.15am to 1pm, on a fixed term 7 month contract.

You should already be within the UAE, on dependents sponsorship

Supporting students 

• Provide support for students in class or 1:1 situations 
• Develop knowledge of the particular needs of the children and seek advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required 
• Aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom 
• Create or modify resources as suggested as needed (e.g. worksheets, prompt cards etc)
• Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards
• Facilitate inclusion in small group activities with peers and support interaction between them

Supporting the SENCO 

• Work as part of the team to ensure that the well being and personal development of the student enhances their learning opportunities and life skills 
• Attend planning meetings with the SENCo to develop learning programmes and assist in the delivery of individual learning programmes on a daily basis to promote learning behaviour and communication skills 
• Provide regular feedback to the SENCo
• Contribute to the Pupils' Passport and IEPs by reviewing and updating in line with progression

Supporting the School 

• Foster links between home and school 
• Participate in relevant professional development as deemed appropriate 
• Understand and apply school policies on learning and behaviour, and the statutory guidelines relating to disability discrimination and special educational needs 
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the students’ needs but have regard to the safeguarding procedures of the school 
• Carry out duties as directed by the SENCo or Head Teacher

Experience and Qualifications:- 

• MUST be a fluent Russian speaker
• Have experience working with children in a school setting 
• Have knowledge and understanding of the different social, cultural and physical needs of students 
• Have an interest in how children learn and behave
• Training in aspects of SEND, TEFL/TESOL, CELTA, CACHE would be an advantage
• Experience using online platforms such as Seesaw, Teams etc would be an advantage

You must be able to: 

• Carry out tasks and responsibilities under the direction of the SENCo, Class Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher or Head Teacher 
• Plan and prioritise tasks and work under the pressure of a busy inclusive school 
• Be productive and show initiative 
• Communicate effectively and appropriately to students with different abilities and ethnic backgrounds 
• Motivate students to learn and be sociable 
• Assist with the organisation of the learning environment 
• Maintain accurate student records 
• Be a responsible and trustworthy role model 
• Have patience with children who find conforming to rules and expectations difficult
• Have patience and be flexible and innovative with a clear understanding of how children might behave who find learning new concepts and remembering taught concepts difficult
• Respect and maintain confidentiality but have regard to the safe guarding protocols of information sharing where necessary
• Be computer literate
• Attend training courses considered appropriate for the post

Repton Schools in the UAE

The Repton Family of Schools in the UAE provides outstanding British curriculum education in the UAE.

Repton School Dubai

Repton Dubai was founded in 2007 and is a ‘world class’ international school in the heart of Dubai. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from infants and junior school up to IGCSE level in Year 11, and then embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma or IB in the Sixth Form, whilst also offering A levels.

Set in a stunning campus in Nad Al Sheba, and almost uniquely in Dubai, also offering a dynamic boarding experience, Repton pupils from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience, that is the envy of their peers.

Our mission is ‘the rigorous pursuit of excellence, inside and outside the classroom, combined with a passionate concern for the wellbeing of each individual’

To support your application, please include your current, up-to-date CV.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

The Repton Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.