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Job Description
- Support students with SEN and additional learning needs through appropriate, individualised teaching and interventions.
- Support HOI in develoing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted learning support strategies.
- Adapt and differentiate learning activities and resources to meet individual student needs.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group interventions to support academic, social, emotional, and communication development.
- Monitor, assess, and document student progress, reviewing support strategies as required.
- Work closely with Class Teachers and Subject Teachers to promote effective inclusion within the mainstream classroom.
- Communicate regularly with parents and relevant staff regarding student progress and support needs.
- Liaise with the HOI, school leadership, and external specialists where appropriate.
- Promote student wellbeing, independence, confidence, and positive behaviour while maintaining safeguarding standards.
- Contribute to an inclusive school environment and participate in relevant meetings, training, professional development, and school activities.
Skills Description
Skilled teacher with solid commitment to teaching and learning and strong subject knowledge in relevant area. Excellent communication skills able to build relationships with students and colleagues and contribute to wider school life.
GEMS Safeguarding
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.
Job Details
Job Title
Special Education Teacher
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job Role
Teacher
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Trained Type
Any
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
GEMS WESTMINSTER SCHOOL - SHARJAH
GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah is a highly successful international sister school to The Westminster School, Dubai and GEMS Westminster School, RAK. The GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah opened in 2012 and follows the internationally recognised English National (British) Curriculum. The school prepares students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge, London, and EDEXCEL (UK). We currently cater to FS1 to Year 13.