Job Overview:

Sharjah English School (SES) is a small, inclusive, non-for-profit school, occupying a spacious and attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. We are a well-established co-educational school offering the National Curriculum to 1100 children from Foundation through to A Level. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. We are a British School Overseas and British Schools of the Middle East accredited school. Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences through positive and supportive relationships

The Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

For an immediate start, we are seeking a passionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team.

Working closely with class teachers, the Inclusion Team, external agencies, and families, the Learning Support Assistant will provide personalised and holistic support to meet the diverse needs of individual pupils. The role will contribute to creating an inclusive, nurturing, and progressive learning environment where every child is supported to develop academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.

The Learning Support Assistant will:

• have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a school setting
• demonstrate strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• hold a qualification in SEN teaching and assisting
• be a native English speaker (or possess a high level of proficiency in English)
• be proactive and self-driven in identifying and implementing next steps for a child’s development
• possess experience in supporting children with additional needs, planning interventions and learning experiences that are tailored to address specific learning or behavioral needs.

The successful candidate must have the following:

• A B.Ed or BA degree
• Proven track record in fostering a caring and supportive atmosphere.
• Be a passionate educator dedicated to the well-being, social and academic progress of each student.
• Experience which will make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school.

If you wish to work in a school which supports and values its teachers and is described by its students as "friendly", "fair" and "diverse", we would like to hear from you.

Application Process:

All candidates are required to upload a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter outlining the competencies required to support their application. Applicants must also complete and upload the SES application form as attached with the advert.
We offer a competitive tax-free salary where applicable as well as a professionally stimulating and supportive working environment along with opportunities for promotion and development.

Steps:

1. Complete the SES Application form
2. Ensure to enter Reference contact details in the reference section
3. Attach both CV and Application form
4. Email to: [email protected] or through the submission form below

Early applications would be most appreciated.

SES reserves the right to make an early appointment should a successful candidate emerge from the process.

Sharjah English School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.