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

Aldar Education is currently seeking Classroom Assistants 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: To have a minimum secondary school certificate.

Specific Duties:
* Academic assistance
* Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction
* Demonstrating various instructional activities
* Monitoring work assigned by teacher - checking and correcting pupils' work while in progress
* Keeping pupils on task
* Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher
* Reorganising materials at the end of the day
* Checking attendance
* Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations
* Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem
* Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy
Minimum Experience: At least two-year experience in School field.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:
* English language skills or the language applied in the school curriculum.
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team
* Result driven.
* Ability to create a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
* Collaboration and teamwork
* Shows positivity when faced with change, embracing it fully
* Acts in a socially responsible manner
* Approachable, professional, calm and knowledgeable
* Able to deal professionally with a range of stakeholders
* Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
* A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being.
* Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety
* Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / groups of pupils and help monitor their progress
* Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills
* Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records
* Prepare and present displays of pupils' work
* Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching
* Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies
* Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
* Attend team and staff meetings as required
* Work with other professional's e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists etc. as necessary
* Undertake other duties from time to time as the principal requires