Vacancy Details

13653 - Learning Support Assistant

Business Unit: GEMS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - ABU DHABI
Location: UAE - Abu Dhabi
Closing Date 31-Mar-2023
About the Role

You will hold a key role in supporting the Teacher/ Lead Practitioner in promoting the learning and personal development of all students. Your role will be carried out mainly within the classroom, however you will also support the Teacher and the School in other aspects related to assisting teaching and learning across the school. 

You will have various responsibilities including planning your role in the lessons, supervising and facilitating individual support for the students and providing informal feedback on student progress and achievement.

You will record and share with the Teacher and school Leaders issues of concern and positive feedback about the students.

You will work closely under the guidance of the Teacher to communicate with the students and their parents but also to maintain a file of IEPs, records and other relevant documents. 

 

About You

You will hold a High school certificate and have a minimum of two years experience in a teaching and learning environment. 

You will have experience working with students with special learning needs. You will be knowledgeable about behavior management strategies and will be skilled in promoting good behavior and discipline. 

Preference will be given to candidates with LSA experience and/or to those who hold a teaching qualification.

You will be able to effectively communicate and influence students, parents, teachers and school Leaders.  You will be well-organized and willing to develop your skills to acquire further knowledge and to continuously improve in a professional teaching and learning environment.

About Your Benefits

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About GEMS

Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.

About the School

GEMS Cambridge International School (Abu Dhabi), is a fully inclusive, international school with a real difference, providing children from all over the world with invaluable opportunities to realize their full potential academically, socially and personally. The school has been rated outstanding in their recent British Schools Overseas Inspection and has achieved World Class Status from High Performance Learning (HPL, UK). The ‘British’ National Curriculum prepares students for the IGCSE, AS & A Level examinations, which are recognized by colleges and universities around the world. The school has formed a relationship with 8billionideas and delivers a programme that fosters and encourages entrepreneurship at all phases. Outside of the classroom, the school offers numerous domestic and international trips, including expeditions to Kenya and Iceland, a Model United Nations trip to the USA and a ski trip to Verbier, Switzerland.


http://www.gemscambridgeinternationalschool-abudhabi.com 

 

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.

To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

1. Resume/CV

In line with the UAE's Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.

Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.