Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Primary Inclusion

About us:

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting edge use of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly organised Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our Primary Inclusion Team.

This is a key role within the department, working closely with the Phase SENDCo and Head of Inclusion, with responsibility for supporting the identification, assessment, and targeted intervention for pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring that pupils are supported effectively to access learning, build confidence, and make meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

• ·Support the identification of pupils with additional learning needs
• ·Plan and deliver baseline and ongoing assessments to identify strengths and areas of need
• ·Analyse assessment data to inform targeted provision and next steps

• ·Plan, deliver, and review targeted interventions (1:1 and small group)
• ·Adapt learning to meet individual needs, including:

oLiteracy and numeracy support

oLanguage development

• ·Break learning into manageable steps to support understanding and independence

• ·Track and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions over time
• ·Use data to inform adjustments to provision
• ·Maintain accurate and clear records of pupil progress

• ·Write and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• ·Set clear, measurable, and meaningful targets aligned with pupil needs
• ·Work collaboratively with teachers to ensure targets are embedded within classroom practice

• ·Provide in-class support where required to facilitate access to learning
• ·Work closely with class teachers to adapt and scaffold learning
• ·Contribute to planning discussions to ensure inclusive provision

• ·Meet with parents to:

oShare progress and next steps

oDiscuss strategies to support learning at home

oBuild positive and collaborative relationships

• ·Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• ·Support the development of:

oConfidence and self-esteem

oIndependence and self-advocacy

• ·Promote inclusion and a sense of belonging for all pupils

• ·Work collaboratively within the Inclusion Team
• ·Attend review meetings, staff meetings, and professional development sessions
• ·Contribute to the development of inclusive practices across the school

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone who is:

• ·Experienced in supporting children with SEND and additional needs
• ·Confident in planning and delivering assessments and interventions
• ·Skilled in analysing progress and measuring impact
• ·A strong communicator, able to build relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• ·Organised, proactive, and reflective in their approach
• ·Committed to inclusive, child-centred practice

• ·Strong understanding of the primary curriculum (British Curriculum preferred)
• ·Experience in:

oWriting IEPs and setting targets

oDelivering targeted interventions

• ·Ability to scaffold learning and adapt teaching approaches
• ·Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

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