Learning Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer

Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.

The successful applicant will receive: 

Highly competitive salary package offered. 

World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience. 

Most importantly you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.

The Role

The Learning Assistant supports the classroom teacher in promoting the learning and personal development of students, providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher.

Skills

The successful applicant will:    

•  Minimum A – Level or equivalent 
•  To work collaboratively with the class teacher
•  Involvement in planning and assessing children’s learning.
•  Creating inspiring and enabling environments with the respective teams, both indoors and outdoors.
•  To support with resource and classroom organisation. 
•  To lead, where necessary, and support small group sessions.
•  To have direct communication with parents of children in their class.
•  To support with wider school responsibilities when required.
•  To take an active role in improving own professional development with the support of Year Leader and Line Manager.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.