Classroom Assistant - Mamoura British Academy - UAEN (Immediate)

**Job Description** Aldar Education is seeking Classroom Assistants UAE National for Mamoura British Academy for immediate start to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. Since its inception in 2007 with just 250 students, Aldar Education has grown into a highly sought\-after education provider, with more than 25 owned and managed premium and super\-premium schools and academies\- in partnership with some of the world’s most prestigious institutions including Rugby School, King’s College Wimbledon, and Cranleigh. The Group now serves over 38,000 students through 5,000 educators from more than 100 nationalities to deliver world\-class education across a broad range of curricula and learning pathways from nursery through to K12\. Due to considerable growth in student numbers we are looking for enthusiastic and engaging Classroom Assistants of all levels to join us on a permanent basis. Successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and will demonstrate a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values and culture of the region. **Responsibilities** Main Duties: * Provide support for individual pupils / 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 pro\-active in matters relating to health and safety * Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / 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. Specific Duties: * Academic assistance. * Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction. * Demonstrating various instructional activities. * Monitoring work assigned by teacher – checking and correcting pupils’ work while in progress. * Keeping pupils on task. * Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/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/promoting pupils self esteem. * Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy. **Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications : * Minimum secondary school certificate. * At least two\-year experience in a school setting. * English language skills according to the school curriculum Minimum Experience: * UAE National with a minimum secondary school certificate / Bachelors. Job Specific Knowledge \& Skills : * Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language. * Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child. * 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 enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check. 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.