Individual Needs Support Assistant

Company Name: Sunmarke School
Location: UAE

Job Purpose: The role involves small group and 1:1 learning support for literacy, mathematics, motor skills, and/or language, from EYFS to Year 6. The Individual Needs Support Assistant will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of pupils with SEND and/or learning barriers in their academic and social development.

The role is working under the direction of a SEND specialist with small groups and individual children to improve their speech, movement and social skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working with this age group, a passion for supporting children with additional needs and preferably a Cache 3 level qualification.  

Reporting to: Inclusion Leader

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement activities to support the IAP targets, and report professionally on the student's progress and outcomes when communicating with parents and teachers.

• Provide some in-class support in lessons, to facilitate successful access to differentiated learning,

• Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils’ learning, especially those with SEND or a learning barrier.

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers.

• Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time and support teachers to plan subsequent learning based on their needs.

• Maintaining the Achievement Centre learning environments, and developing appropriate resources for students.

• Apply strategies to promote pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence and independence

• Will liaise with external therapists, such as, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to support children in the progress towards these goals

• Work as part of an Inclusion Team, accessing relevant training and attending parent review meetings where necessary

 Job Specification:

• Candidate should have a GCSE in English, or equivalent, and be fluent in spoken and written English.

• Should have a relevant qualification and/or proof of completed trainings in education, special educational needs, and/or teaching English as a foreign language.

• Prior experience in working in a support role in a school setting.

• Available to work from 7:15 am - 4 pm.

• Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies is an advantage

• Knowledge of SEND; specifically in the area of speech and movement development is an advantage

• Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/father as this is a local contract, therefore, there are no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per academic year.

• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Education Management