SEN Teacher (2 months Maternity Cover)

Taaleem is looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, and passionate SEN Teacher to join Dubai Schools Al Barsha campus in April 2025.

Dubai Schools:

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners. We offer an American education that will be guided by Arabic principles and Islamic values, which will foster future-ready graduates driven by pride and tolerance.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej, and Nad al Sheba Projects is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools. 

Primary Purpose of Job:  

This position is responsible for developing teaching plans according to students’ learning needs and searching for activities and resources that can be easily adapted to each child’s educational requirements. Collaborate with school counselors, occupational therapists, psychologists, and parents to help children develop and socialize. Responsible for teaching groups of students with mild or moderate disabilities. Modify the existing curriculum on basic subjects (e.g., math, writing) to meet each student’s learning requirements and build individual lesson plans tailored to their specific needs. Discuss with parents and support staff about the important matters that might impede students’ progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the head of the department and SENCo.
• Undertake initial assessments for students, identify individual learning needs, and ensure that all learners have appropriate Individual Educational Plans (IEP).
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom in their English/Math lessons and make sure that they can access the curriculum.
• To provide support to students with multiple barriers to learning, including:
• Autistic Spectrum
• Specific Learning Difficulties.
• Behaviour difficulties (EBD/ADHD/ADD)
• Hearing impairment.
• Speech and language difficulties.
• Students who require assistive technology.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/ work/ aims of the school.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the head of department or line manager.
• Implement efficient and effective entry assessments when needed.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Providing a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning.
• Taking part in all training courses provided by the school.
• Working closely with the class teacher in identifying children and setting targets.
• Sourcing equipment and resources.
• Writing termly reports and identifying the next steps.
• Sharing knowledge and modeling to TAs and CTs so they can administer programs for individual children with identified special educational needs.
• Implement agreed learning activities/ teaching programs, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/ needs.
• Ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• To continuously develop your role, taking responsibility for identifying and addressing training and professional development needs.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices about 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.