High Level Teaching Assistant/Al Ain British Academy 2024-2025

at  Aldar Academies

THE POST

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding HLTA for Al Ain British Academy in Al Ain commencing in the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
Al Ain Academy opened in September 2011 providing high quality education in the heritage ‘Garden City’ of the United Arab Emirates. The children are taught the English National Curriculum – tailored to be meaningful to children living in Al Ain. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well-stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. It is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable school to work in where achievement for pupils is at the heart of all we do. The school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of data and assessment in all areas of the curriculum.
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.
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunities 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year diploma degree in Education or/ Special Education or/ to have a high school diploma with a Special Education training program/High School Certificate
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 2 Years of Experience in same Field

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Commitment to the ideals of the UAE Ministry of Education and the ideals of international education
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas
• Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment
• Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Respect for all members of a school community
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in school improvement; moreover, possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community

• To ensure that SEN (POD) and G&T students needs are met through differentiation and high-quality interventions in the subjects
• To work as part of the team in supporting students with Additional/Educational needs/disabilities in classes
• To deliver lessons that inspire students to succeed in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Roles and responsibilities include:
• Teamwork and collaboration
• To be a good communicator at all levels.
• Be committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Working alongside fellow teachers to plan engaging lessons that meet requirements of the curriculum.
• Liaising with colleagues and working flexibly.
• Working cooperatively with curriculum support staff (where applicable) to support children’s development.

Teaching and learning: • Clear understanding of the Curriculum. • Organising the classroom provision and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive and engaging learning environment. • Planning, preparing and presenting sessions that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class. • Motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative teaching. • Observing and assessing children in line with school assessments. • Being reflective of the classroom provision, sessions taught, progress made, and adjusting environment, planning and curriculum to reflect this.

• 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 help students record work in an appropriate way
• To develop study and organisational skills.
• To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
• To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance
• 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