Homeroom Learning Assistant

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is seeking a Primary Learning Assistant to join their leading British international school. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students.

In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro‑active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Assistant (LA) to work collaboratively as part of a class and year group team. The successful candidate will assist in providing a learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the class teacher. The successful candidate will take an active role within their respective year group and wider school community and will demonstrate professionalism, participation, collaboration, and reflection of practice.

• To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
• To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
• Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
• To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
• To contribute to the well‑being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, For example in non contact time
  
  E.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
• To prepare and store general resources required for your groups.
• To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
• To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessment and IEPs.
• To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you have followed school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
• Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is a leading British Curriculum school in Dubai, offering high quality education to just over 2100 students aged 3-18 years. Established in 2015, DBSJP has an enviable reputation for being a vibrant and forward‑thinking school, centered around its vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve”. With over 90 nationalities among our student body, we offer an exceptional combination of the best of a well‑rounded British education, delivered within a truly international and inclusive community.

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