Learning Support Assistants - Primary

About us:
Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over
four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have
experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most
innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd).
Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating
character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate
fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own
lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative
thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Children develop
resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to
flourish in an ever-changing world.

About Sunmarke School - Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education
that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and
achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature programs, Sunmarke is a
uniquely innovative school transforming young lives.

Sunmarke is an all -through school which offers a premium education across a
fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of
England, GCSE/IGCSE, 'A' Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma and Career Related
Programmes. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai.
With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students
learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilise cutting-edge hydroponic
technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future
terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre offers students an incredible
opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from
Foundation Stage through to Year ‎9. We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes
for our Year ‎10 to ‎13 students in conjunction with the University of
Birmingham and the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in
business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically innovative and run
comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as
deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR
experiences. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic
facilities and amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find
their voice. Sunmarke School was judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau
(DSIB) as a 'Very Good' school in our 3rd year of operation and 'Outstanding'
in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in ‎2019.

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play
an important part in our journey to "outstanding". Sunmarke School, Dubai is
one of our flag-ship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village
Triangle.

About you:
We seek to appoint Learning Support Assistants in the Primary phase, to join
our team in August ‎2023.

Job Purpose:
The role involves small group and ‎1:1 learning support for literacy,
mathematics, motor skills, and/or language. The Individual Needs Support
Assistant will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of
pupils with SEND and/or learning barriers in their academic and social
development.

Responsibilities:
* Plan and implement activities to support the IEP targets, follow structured literacy intervention programmes, and report professionally on the student's progress and outcomes when communicating with parents and teachers.
* Provide in-class support in lessons, to facilitate successful access to differentiated learning,
* Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils' learning, especially those with SEND or a learning barrier.
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
* Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers.
* Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time and support teachers to plan subsequent learning based on their needs.
* Maintaining the learning environment and developing appropriate resources for students.
* Apply strategies to promote pupils' self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
* Work as part of the Inclusion Team, accessing relevant training and attending parent review meetings where necessary.

Job Specification:
* Candidate should have a GCSE in English, or equivalent, and be a proficient communicator in spoken and written English.
* Should have a relevant qualification and/or proof of completed trainings in education, special educational needs.
* Prior experience in working in a support role in a school setting.
* Working hours are from ‎7 am - ‎4.30 pm.
* Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.
* Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies will be an advantage
* Knowledge of SEND will be an advantage

This is a local contract with no additional benefits other than all school
holidays as per the academic calendar.
Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting:
http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings
Interviews will take place either face to face in Dubai or by video
conferencing if the applicant is not based in Dubai.

Application Closing Date: ‎30 June ‎2023
Appointment Start Date: Mid-Aug ‎2023

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All
post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting
procedures including a satisfactory International Child Protection
Certificate, plus resident country Police checks.

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