Inclusion Assistant - Aldar Emirates School - RAK (AY2023/24)

ldar Education is currently seeking an Inclusion Assistant to support our
growing family of owned and operated schools in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE for the
commencing AY2023/‎24.
The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and
ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of
the region.

Minimum Qualifications :
* Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in the related subject or other teacher qualification
Minimum Experience :
* Minimum ‎1- ‎2 years of Inclusion / SEN assistant/teaching experience
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills :
* Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language
* Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
* A high level of professionalism and consideration for the well-being of children
* Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
* Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background
* A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
* A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

Key Task :
* To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed 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 the requirements of the curriculum.
* Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
* Working with parents to ensure the happiness and best academic outcomes for all children.
* Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children's development.
Teaching and learning :
* A clear understanding of the Curriculum.
* Organizing the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment.
* Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater to 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.
* Meeting with other professionals such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists, if required.
Assessment and data :
* Taking responsibility for the progress of a class.
* Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of student's development using Target Tracker.
* Using data provided by assessments to influence further planning, provision, and intervention.
* Providing feedback to parents and carers on a student's progress at Parent Teacher Conferences and other meetings
Behavior management and duties :
* Follow the school's behavior policy.
* Manage classes effectively, using approaches that are appropriate to students' needs to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
* Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary within the school's behavioral policy.
* Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values, and behavior, which are expected of pupils.
* Have high expectations of behavior, promoting self-control and independence of all learners.
* Carry out duties as directed and within the school's policy.
Wider professional responsibilities :
* To work as part of a curriculum action group, supporting planning, assessment, resources, and special events linked to that team.
* Support the organizing and taking part in school events, outings, and activities that may take place at weekends or in the evening.
* Communicate effectively with parents/carers about students' achievements and well-being using school systems/processes such as CPOMS as appropriate.
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
* Run a weekly ECA each term.