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.

We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two-year diploma degree in Education or/ Special Education or/ to have a high school diploma with a Special Education training program

Minimum Experience:

Experience of at least 2 years in the same field.

Personal/ Leadership Qualities:

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.

Main Duties

General Responsibilities:

With the School Staff

Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the school’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management
Comply with the school’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
Comply with the school’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings
Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day

With the Student

To develop an understanding of the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) /special Educational Needs of the student/s concerned
To take into account the student/s’ special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations, equipment and materials
To build and maintain successful relationships with student(s), treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
To help reinforce learning
To help promote independent learning
To assist students with physical needs
To help students record work in an appropriate way
To develop study and organisational skills.
To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
To model good practice
To help build the student/s’ confidence and enhance self-esteem
To maintain liaison with parents regarding student(s) performance

With the Teacher

To have formal and informal meetings with regard to Teaching and Learning plans for the lesson/activities
To prepare materials and resources as required
To prepare students beforehand for a task
To work on differentiated activities with identified groups
To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching techniques
To supervise practical tasks
To be involved in keeping records on evaluating the progress of identified students’

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