Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding HLTA for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi commencing AY-2026-27

Noya British School is honored part of the Aldar Schools network, a global leader in education with a commitment to excellence. Joining a family of several schools, we share a collective vision of shaping future leaders and providing a world-class education to a diverse student population with Aldar Education.

At Noya British School, we believe that education is not just about academic excellence, but also about shaping well-rounded individuals who will become future leaders. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in our students. We also provide a diverse and inclusive environment, preparing our students to thrive in a global society.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schoolsand 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.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.

Responsibilities

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’

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Two year diploma/degree in education or Special needs education or to have a high school diploma with a special needs education programe.

Minimum Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in the same field.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Fluent English language communication skills, written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

What We Offer

Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 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. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.

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.