Inclusion Teaching Assistant - UAE National - Immediate Start

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Role Profile

Purpose of Role

The purpose of the role of Inclusion Teaching Assistant is to provide support to the Head of Inclusion/Learning Support and the class teachers of the school. They will assist the SENCO in providing in-class support for children with SEN and work with the Teaching Assistants to encourage an inclusive learning and teaching environment in Reach British School. The incumbent will help develop and implement a coherent school-wide approach to providing support for students who experience special challenges in their learning.

About the School:

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is an ambitious and high achieving British International School on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. Families choose our school because we focus on three core aims:

1. Positive relationships and respectful communication are the building blocks of our school.
2. Purposeful, engaging and meaningful learning is at the heart of our work.
3. We support all children to make remarkable progress by personalising their learning opportunities.

Staff choose our school because we are committed to staff development, growth and retention. As a growing school, we have many opportunities for staff professional development. Aspen colleagues feel a high degree of professional satisfaction as they are empowered to impact the improvement and development of our school, and as a result, staff retention is high.

Inclusion Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities

1. Works alongside the SENCO to provide 1:1, in-class support for children with SEN.
2. Assists the SENCO in providing support groups throughout the school year.
3. Follows and helps implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), support plans, and lessons for students with SEN.
4. Coordinates with the class teacher to differentiate work for the student.
5. Uses their supervision and care skills to support and ensure that the wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development of the student enhances their learning opportunities.
6. Keeps the SENCO informed about the progress and needs of their students.
7. Supports students with special learning needs at either end of the learning spectrum (learning disabilities and highly gifted).
8. Maintains an effective system of communication and liaison among classroom teachers, learning support teachers, one-to-one, and the SENCO.
9. Assists with the admission of children with SEN.
10. Supports the implementation of differentiated instruction for students with special needs across the three academic divisions.
11. Acts as a resource for classroom teachers seeking support for differentiating instruction for students with special needs.
12. Attends to other duties as assigned by the SENCO.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

1. Graduate.
2. 2 years’ school experience.
3. English is mandatory.

Attributes:

1. Empathetic listener.
2. Integrity and confidentiality.
3. Internationally minded.
4. Emotional intelligence.
5. Intercultural awareness, creative.
6. Flexible and a can-do attitude.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.