Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Bateen World Academy) AY2024/25

Aldar Academies are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant for Bateen World Academy commencing Academic Year 2024-2025.

Al Bateen Academy is located in the center of the city of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school based in a vibrant community. The school is a high achieving British and IB World School (Years 7 to 13) easily exceeding IB Diploma global averages year on year and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results. The school recently expanded into primary years, starting with FS2 to Year 3, and developed this year to include a full primary provision, FS2 to Year 6. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an exciting addition and provides the community with an all through school experience from FS1 to Year 13 offering PYP, UK and IB Diploma options.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year diploma degree in Education or/ Special Education or/ to have a high school diploma with a Special Education training program

Minimum Experience

• Experience of at least 2 years in the same field

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• English language skills or language applied in the school curriculum and information technology.
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations
• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

WHAT WE OFFER

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

General Responsibilities:

With the School Staff

• Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
• Comply with the school’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management
• Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
• Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
• Attend all staff briefings
• Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day

With the Student

• To develop an understanding of the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) /special Educational Needs of the student/s concerned
• To take into account the student/s’ special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials
• To build and maintain successful relationships with student(s), treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
• To help reinforce learning
• To help promote independent learning
• To assist students with physical needs
• To help students record work in an appropriate way
• To develop study and organisational skills.
• To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
• To model good practice
• To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
• To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance

With the Teacher

• To have formal and informal meetings with regard to Teaching and Learning plans for the lesson/activities
• To prepare materials and resources as required
• To prepare students beforehand for a task
• To work on differentiated activities with identified groups
• To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching techniques
• To supervise practical tasks
• To be involved in keeping records on evaluating the progress of identified students’