High Level Teaching Assistant (Immediate Hire)-Muna British Academy

Aldar Academies is seeking an outstanding High-Level Teaching Assistant for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing immediately.

Muna British Academy is in the heart of Abu Dhabi and was recently rated ‘Outstanding’ by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery – Year 6, we follow the National Curriculum of England. The school is a vibrant community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.  

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region's values.

Job Purpose:

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO/Class Teachers/Key Stage Leaders.

With the School Staff:

• Assist the school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
• To embody the values, vision, and ethos of Muna British Academy and assist the Senior Leadership Team in delivering policy that will ensure high quality and successful outcomes for all teaching programs within the phase.
• Comply with regulations about health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practices and equal opportunities regulations.
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety, together with all training deemed appropriate for school improvement or performance management.
• Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times, including the wearing of photo ID/lanyard.
• Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times.

With the Student:

• To develop an understanding of the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) /Special Educational Needs of the student/s concerned.
• To take into account the student/s’ diverse needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment, and materials.
• To build and maintain successful relationships with the student(s), treat them consistently, with respect and consideration.
• To help reinforce learning 
• To help promote independent learning.
• To assist students with physical needs.
• To help students appropriately record work.
• To develop study and organizational skills.
• To help keep the students on task and to build motivation.
• To model good practice.
• To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem.
• To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance, where appropriate.

With the Teacher/Department Lead:

• To have formal and informal meetings about Teaching and Learning plans for the lesson/activities.
• To prepare materials and resources as required.
• To prepare students beforehand for a task.
• To work on differentiated activities with identified groups.
• To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching techniques.
• To supervise practical tasks.
• To be involved in keeping records on evaluating the progress of identified students.