Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Position Higher Level Learning Support
Higher Level Learning Support Assistant - ELL - August 2024 start - Sunmark
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: Apr 3, 2024 Share: Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Position Higher Level Learning Support Tenure Permanent Starting Date April 2024 Job Type Full Time Closing Apr 30, 2024
Job Description
Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.
About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens
Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature programs, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.
Sunmarke is an all–through school which offers a premium education across a range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma and Career Related Programmes. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre and curriculum offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes for our Year 10 to 13 students in conjunction with the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically innovative and run comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences. We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic facilities and amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice.
We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey to “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.
Requirements
About you:
Due to our continued growth, we seek to appoint Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLSA) to join our team in August 2024.
Job Purpose:
The role of the Higher Level Learning Support Assistant (HLSA) - ELL is to provide support to students & staff in the Primary phase of the school. The Higher Level Learning Support Assistant will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of students in their academic and social development.
Responsibilities:
· Provide in-class support in lessons, to facilitate successful access to differentiated learning,
· Work alongside teachers and other staff to support students’ learning, specifically those with a language barrier.
· To work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
· Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
· To cover and lead class teaching (under supervision) as and when appropriate
· Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
· Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
· Prepare the classroom for lessons
· Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities, and to plan their role in learning activities
· Use allocated time to devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
· Provide feedback to students in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers.
· To take responsibility for the provision and progress of students
· Monitor, maintain & review records of student progress over time and support teachers to plan subsequent learning based on their needs.
· Maintaining the learning environment and developing appropriate resources for students.
· Apply strategies to promote students’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
· To work collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team.
· Work as part of the ELL Team
Job Specification:
· • The candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience working in an international school
· • The candidate should hold a degree i.e., B.Ed. or a B.A in English or equivalent with a CELTA, TESOL etc
· Fluent English speakers available to work from 7 am – 4.30 pm.
· Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.
· Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
· Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies will be an advantage
The closing date for applications is the 30th of April 2024. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be mid-Aug 2024.
How to Apply
https://careers.forteseducation.com/CurrentOpening.aspx
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