Learning Support Assistant (Secondary)

About Nord Anglia Education
Nord Anglia Education (NAE) is the world 's leading premium schools
organisation, with ‎81 schools located across dozens of countries in the
Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together,
our schools educate over ‎74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end
of secondary school.
Our philosophy for education rests on the ‎4 pillars of creativity, wellbeing,
excellent academic outcomes and global connectedness. These are delivered
through innovative use of educational technology to create a 21st Century,
personalised, learning experience for all students.
Every parent wants the best for their child -- so do we. NAE schools deliver
high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic
outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to
recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable
experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning
environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.
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Nord Anglia International School Dubai
NAS Dubai is a purpose built 'flagship school' generously resourced with an
enrolment of over ‎2300.Our curriculum is based upon the legacy of the English
National Curriculum adapted to the local environment leading up to GCSE and on
to the IB Diploma programme, and A Levels introduced last year. Our GCSE ‎2022
results significantly surpasses the world average, with ‎71% of students
achieving A-A, ‎9-‎7 (World Average ‎27.6%). IB results are equally as
impressive with ‎40% over ‎40 points and perfect scores of ‎45 every year.
The culture of the school is one of interest and care where learning is
personalised to meet individual needs. The annual inspection judgments are
'very good' and 'outstanding' throughout.
The role
You will be providing personalised support on a ‎1:1 and small group basis with
secondary students aged between Year ‎7 and Year ‎11.
The ideal candidate
To be considered for this position, you must have:
* experience of providing core subject support to secondary aged students (Years ‎7 - ‎11)
* experience of supporting students with special educational needs or learning difficulties e.g planning and delivering small group and ‎1:1 support sessions for students with dyslexia or learning difficulties
* previous and relevant experience of working as a Learning Support Assistant or secondary teacher
* previous experience of working within the British curriculum across secondary to GCSE/IGCSE level
* relevant qualifications
* a good rapport with young people
* a genuine passion for education
* strong interpersonal skills
* a friendly and professional manner
* strong English skills - spoken and written
The school has high standards for its students and is looking for someone who
thrives towards maintaining high academic attainment. The ideal candidate will
be confident and successful in teaching students who have learning
difficulties and who have followed the UK National Curriculum. The candidate's
experience should include working with secondary aged students across the core
subject areas. The candidate will be required to prepare and deliver one-to-
one tutorials and small group teaching sessions for secondary aged students.
The ability to work alongside other stakeholders to enhance student
participation is paramount for this role. The candidate will be supporting
students, teachers and parents to develop personalised educational plans
(PEPs) and develop the provision according to the student's specific needs.
The candidate will work alongside the school SENCO as well as a small and
friendly Personalised Learning team.
Only candidates with the relevant experience and qualifications will be
shortlisted for interview.
Remuneration will be competitive.
Selection Process
The closing date for application is ‎20 th February ‎2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Interview start date
is ‎23 rd February ‎2023
This is a full-time vacancy, starting from March ‎2023**
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe,
happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and
learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our
pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.
All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact
with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting
procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of
residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last ‎10 years.