High Level Teaching Assistant - Al Ain British Academy

Main Responsibilities:
• To ensure that SEN (POD) and G&T students needs are met through differentiation and high-quality    interventions in the subjects

 • To work as part of the team in supporting students with Additional/Educational needs/disabilities in classes
• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.
Teaching and learning: • Clear understanding of the Curriculum. • Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment. • Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class. • Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching. • Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments. • Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.
• 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’ special 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 student(s), treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
• To help reinforce learning
• To help promote independent learning
• To help students record work in an appropriate way
• To develop study and organisational skills.
• To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
• To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance
• To have formal and informal meetings with regard to 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

Minimum Qualifications

•  Two-year diploma degree in Education or/ Special Education or/ to have a high school diploma with a Special Education training program/High School Certificate 
   

Minimum Experience:

• 2 Years of Experience in same Field

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
       • Commitment to the ideals of the UAE Ministry of Education and the ideals of international education
       • Ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas
       • Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment
       • Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach
       • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
       • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
       • Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
       • Respect for all members of a school community
       • A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
       • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
        • An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in school improvement; moreover,    possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community