Classroom Assistant - Bateen World Academy

• Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being. 
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety 
• Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / groups of pupils and help monitor their progress 
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills 
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records 
• Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work 
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching 
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies 
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance 
• Attend team and staff meetings as required 
• Work with other professional’s e.g.  speech therapists, occupational therapists etc. as necessary 
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the principal requires 
• Academic assistance 
• Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction 
• Demonstrating various instructional activities 
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher – checking and correcting pupils’ work while in progress 
• Keeping pupils on task 
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher 
• Reorganising materials at the end of the day 
• Checking attendance 
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations 
• Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem 
• Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy

Minimum Qualifications   

• Secondary school certificate.

Minimum Experience Minimum Experience     

• At least two-year experience in School field.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• English language skills or the language applied in the school curriculum.
• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement 
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student 
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient 
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

WHAT WE OFFER

As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number of locations in Abu Dhabi.

Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought after education provider, now supporting over 38,000 students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5,000 educators, with over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary services such as a Teacher Training Academy. 

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.