Classroom Assistant

Job description / Role

Education

Job description

Aldar Education are currently seeking a classroom assistant for Noya British School to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE to commence this August 2025 (AY25-26).

Noya British School, proudly a part of Aldar Education and situated on the vibrant Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, stands as the newest flagship school for the Aldar Schools brand. Nestled in a community that offers proximity to various amenities, entertainment options, and a vibrant international environment, Noya British School creates an enriching and convenient backdrop for families seeking a world-class education.

Personalised learning is at the heart of our approach, recognising that each student is unique. We believe in nurturing individual talents and interests to foster a dynamic and engaging educational experience. This commitment extends to creating a warm and inclusive community where a sense of belonging is cultivated, and collaboration among students, parents, and educators is encouraged.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabiu2019s 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

Job purpose

Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the SENCO, class teacher, key stage leader, or vice principal.

• Provide support for individual pupils or groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils or groups of pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Support pupils with additional support needs, e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties, and help to develop their social skills.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils' work.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation, and school policies.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Work with other professionals, e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists, etc. as necessary.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the principal requires.

• Academic assistance.
• Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher or providing individual instruction.
• Demonstrating various instructional activities.
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher u2013 checking and correcting pupils' work while in progress.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils and reporting pupil progress to teacher.
• Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
• Checking attendance.
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
• Participating in development of behaviour policy and promoting pupils' self-esteem.
• Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy.

Qualifications

English language skills or the language applied in the school curriculum. To have a minimum secondary school certificate.

Minimum experience: At least two years' experience in the school field.

Requirements

English language skills or the language applied in the school curriculum.

What we offer

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.

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