Learning Support Assistant

Job Description

Vacancy Details10503 - Learning Support AssistantLocation:UAE - Abu Dhabi About the Role At GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi, we are looking for an experiencedLearning Support Teacherto join us for the upcoming academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for a specialized educator who is excited to join our world class schools and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. Salient responsibilities: * SEN focused student learning support through various stages of the IB Primary Years Program up to grade 5. * Key supporter of the Teacher/ Lead Practitioner in promoting the learning and personal development of all students at school.* Planning and delivery of support during lessons.* Recording and reporting progress, areas of concern and achievements about supported students with relevant stakeholders as appropriate. * Work closely with various Learning Support teams across the school to promote WAAs principals and continuously improve its SEN standards. Minimum requirements: * A relevant Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent qualification specializing in Special Education.* At least 2 years? demonstrable experience teaching/supporting special needs students in an American/IB Curriculum School.* Preference will be given to Learning Support Specialists with IB school experience.* Have solid and demonstrable knowledge about behavior management strategies, including encouragement of good behavior and discipline.* Be well-organized and an effective communicator to be able to influence students, parents, teachers and school leaders. * Be willing to develop skills to acquire further knowledge and to continuously improve in a professional teaching and learning environment.* Have belief that all students have the potential for top performance and hence recognize a teacher?s motivation, drive and passion as invaluable in enabling student success. About Your Benefits All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, school tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and End of Service Gratuity. About GEMS Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division. About the School GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi is a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive community that captivates hearts and minds, challenges and empowers learners, fosters collaboration and unity, and inspires authentic local and global action. We are committed to creating a Culture of Dignity whereby all members feel safe, valued and included - a place where they belong. We actively foster a climate that encourages all members of the WAA learning community to express openness, care, empathy, agency and opportunity. We nurture, we challenge and we inspire. With a passionate team of dedicated educators, we draw experience and expertise from across the globe. We are so much more than the traditional concept of a school. We are a proud and supportive learning community with mutual respect and tolerance at our core. As well as being a thoroughly international family, we recognize and respect the importance of our host country?s language and culture, and actively promote these at all times. Offering the International Baccalaureate Organization?s (IBO) Primary Years Programme from KG ? Grade 5, our students learn at an early age what it means to belong to a multicultural, diverse and inter-connected world. In September 2022, we will be expanding our provision to include Grades 6-8, commencing our journey to MYP authorization. Learners at GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi develop intercultural understanding, social and environmental stewardship as well high levels of personal and collective achievement. To learn more please visit About Application Process If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s): 1. Resume/CV 2. Passport-size photograph Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.

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