Inclusion Teaching Assistant – ASPEN Heights British School Dubai

Aspen Heights British School is seeking a dedicated Inclusion Teaching Assistant to join the team. This role is ideal for a compassionate and organized individual who enjoys working closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), supporting their learning inside the classroom and ensuring their safety during school transport.

Job Title

Inclusion Teaching Assistant

About the School & Organization

Aspen Heights British School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP) . ISP is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents. We are committed to getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA, Europe, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to 45 schools delivering multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 45,000 pupils and 7,000 staff located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives.

Key Responsibilities

Learning Support (Under SENCO Direction)

• Work alongside the SENCO to provide 1:1, in-class support for children with SEN.

• Assist the SENCO in providing support groups throughout the school year.

• Follow and help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), support plans, and lessons for students with SEN.

• Coordinate with the class teacher to differentiate work for the student.

• Use supervision and care skills to support and ensure the wellbeing, behavior, and personal development of the student enhances their learning opportunities.

• Keep the SENCO informed about the progress and needs of their students.

• Support students with special learning needs at either end of the learning spectrum (learning disabilities and highly gifted).

• Maintain an effective system of communication and liaison among classroom teachers, learning support teachers, one-to-one staff, and the SENCO.

• Assist with the admission of children with SEN.

• Support the implementation of differentiated instruction for students with special needs across the three academic divisions.

• Act as a resource for classroom teachers seeking support for differentiating instruction for students with special needs.

• Attend to other duties as assigned by the SENCO.

Health & Safety

• Emphasize the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others, and respect for Aspen Heights British School’s property and equipment.

• Perform all playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Aspen students.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

• Ensure that all necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate degree required.

• Experience: 2 years of experience as a teacher assistant.

• Language: English is mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team.

• Strong sense of professionalism.

• Safeguarding and welfare of children.

• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form.

• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Behavior management.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic listener

• Integrity and confidentiality

• Internationally minded

• Emotional intelligence

• Intercultural awareness, creative

• Flexible and a can-do attitude

Safeguarding Statement

Aspen Heights British School and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to background checks and child protection screening.

Recruitment Process

Applications are now open. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.

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