Inclusion Assistant
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Job overview
Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Inclusion Assistant for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi to start in 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.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the delivery of a high-quality British curriculum at an affordable price point, ensuring accessibility for families aspiring for excellent education. Our educational programs are designed to be rigorous, enriching, and tailored to equip students with the skills essential for success in the 21st century.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.
Sustainability is integral to our ethos. Noya British School is not just a place of learning; it's a community that actively promotes environmental consciousness. Through various initiatives and practices, we aim to instil a sense of responsibility towards the planet, preparing our students to be environmentally conscious global citizens.
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.
Key responsibilities- Provide support for individual pupils, within a group context or individually, both inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day.
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
- Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils, link to the students' IEP goals and contribute to the monitoring of their progress and attainment.
- Support the individual pupil(s) in relation to their additional support needs, e.g., academic, physical, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, and help develop their social and communication skills.
- Assist homeroom and subject teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Prepare necessary resources to assist the identified student to access or differentiate the curriculum in order to support learning.
- Promote independence by teaching clear and meaningful strategies to the student.
- Support the aims of the school, comply with the requirements of health and safety, code of conduct, and other relevant legislation and school policies.
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
- Attend training sessions and professional meetings as required.
- Work with other professionals, e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, etc., as needed.
- Build a close working relationship with homeroom and subject teachers and communicate regularly and openly.
- Understand other duties from time to time as the principal or Head of Inclusion requires.
- Adhere to guidelines of confidentiality - respecting that the Head of Inclusion, homeroom, and subject teachers are responsible for formal communications with parents.
- Provide academic assistance by giving individual instruction as prescribed by the teacher and providing group instruction where appropriate.
- Demonstrate various instructional activities.
- Monitor work assigned by the teacher - checking and correcting individual students' work in line with school policy while in progress.
- Keep individual pupils and peers on task.
- Praise and reinforce the achievements of pupils and report pupil progress to the teacher.
- Prepare materials for the individual as needed to scaffold their classroom learning.
- Supervise individual pupil(s) in the classroom, specialist lessons, and other locations.
- Participate in the development of behaviour policy, promoting pupils' self-esteem and discipline, and managing misbehaviour in line with whole school policy.
- Attend and subsequently deliver intervention for SaLT, OT, and ABA therapy to help generalise and consolidate target skills, maximising the impact of therapy.
- Attend extracurricular activities, trips, and visits.
- Experienced Inclusion Assistants may be asked to mentor new Inclusion Assistants; new Inclusion Assistants may be asked to participate in mentoring.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Diploma in SEN qualification.
Minimum experience:
- Minimum 1-2 years experience as Inclusion Assistant.
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
- 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, irrespective of position, gender, age, and ethnic background.
- A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
- A clean police check.
- The incumbent is required to reside in the same Emirate as the school assigned.
Company Industry: Education
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