Summary
Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management (BEAM) is recruiting a Learning Support Assistant for the American School of Creative Science in Sharjah. The role supports students with Special Educational Needs in class or in individual and small-group settings, and helps them participate in learning and school activities. Duties include adapting resources, contributing to lesson preparation, supporting safe play, encouraging engagement, and reporting progress toward targets. A bachelor’s or associate degree is required; education or psychology courses and a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification are preferred, while two years of relevant experience is preferred. Successful applicants will undergo reference, qualification, identity, and police checks, including overseas checks.
The posting
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Job Description
Are you an experienced, dynamic and collaborative team member who want to work with exceptionally talented people in a faith-based environment?
Our American curriculum school, American School of Creative Science (ASCS) is looking for a creative, passionate and outstanding Learning Support Assistant who value professional development opportunities and a good work-life balance.
- To provide learning support for the Special Educational Needs students in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or small groups.
- To develop knowledge of the need of the student and seek advice from Inclusion Manager/Special Educational Needs Coordinator, class teacher.
- To aid access to the full range of learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
- To make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the Inclusion Manager /Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Educational Psychologist.
- To be involved in the planning and preparation of the day-to-day class activities.
- To support the Special Educational Needs student in the playground and outside activities, being mindful of his health and safety in relation to his condition and encouraging safe interactive play.
- Motivate and encourage the Special Educational Needs student to have a go at activities they may be unsure of. Provide positive reinforcements, praise and rewards According to the amendment of the student's behavior modification plan requirements.
- To attend in service training and relevant meetings relevant to the post in order to keep up to date with developments in working with children with special educational needs.
- Report any progress towards targets for Special Educational Needs student with behavior Support Plan.
Safer Recruitment Statement
Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the Department for Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" recommendations. At the International School of Creative Science, 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 and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degrees or Associate degree.
- Courses in Education and/or Psychology preferred.
- A Childcare qualification level 2 and /or 3, would be desirable.
- Two continuous years of experience dealing with Special Educational Needs Students as a full-time shadow teacher. (Preferred)
- The priority will be given to those who dealt before with Special Educational Needs Students, in helping them to take part in learning process through the inclusive practice of the school.
- Understanding of lesson planning, IEPs and learning objectives to contribute to growth and develop.