The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has provided high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. As a well-regarded, not-for-profit, co-educational institution in the Middle East, we serve students aged 3-18 across multiple campuses.

WE ARE SEEKING TO APPOINT A TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR MUSIC TO JOIN A TEAM THAT WORKS COLLABORATIVELY TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS. THE CANDIDATE SHOULD BE AN OUTSTANDING CLASSROOM PRACTITIONER, ABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS, AND BE COMMITTED TO OUR THREE PILLARS OF LEARNING, ENRICHMENT AND WELLBEING.

The Job Description is available here: Teaching Assistant JD

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Teacher status.
• Certificate of Education (PGCE or B.Ed).
• Relevant training or qualifications for the specific post.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in various contexts (UK and international).
• Experience teaching within a Key Stage or subject.
• Experience with positive behavior management strategies.
• Experience planning for diverse learning needs, including highly able students.
• Experience in curriculum development, monitoring, and assessment.
• Experience with second language students or willingness to train.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Detailed knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Ability to create a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate creative teaching.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Good organizational skills for recording and evaluating progress.
• Effective communication skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Time management and ability to direct teaching assistants.
• Good ICT skills.
• Understanding of Assessment for Learning strategies.
• Desire to develop knowledge across the curriculum.

BISR BELIEVES VERY STRONGLY IN THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL IN SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. ALL STAFF, WHATEVER THEIR ROLE IN THE SCHOOL, WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO RIGOROUS BACKGROUND CHECKS BEFORE COMMENCING EMPLOYMENT.

BISR is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We conduct thorough background checks on all staff prior to employment, regardless of their role. Our Safer Recruitment Policy linked here outlines the school’s Safer Recruitment and Vetting Policy guidelines, which we strictly adhere to.
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