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Learning Support Assistant (LSA) For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school vision statement is ‘real learning for a real future’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences for our pupils. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Key qualities and skills: - To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community - To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive - To be kind, approachable and professional - To be able to communicate accurately in English Core purposes: - To help children make as much progress with their learning as possible - To encourage children to be independent - To support the teachers in the day to day running of the class - Core working hours are from 7:25am to 3.25pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:25 am to 12:00 pm Fridays ‘Amazing Learning’ - In addition, LSA’s to either run breakfast club (6.30am-7.30am 5 days a week) or after school club (2.45pm to 4.15pm 5 days a week - two weeks on one week off or equivalent). LSA’s also work as a backup for bus supervision when required. We offer - AED 3,500/month all inclusive - We do NOT offer transportation to and from home - No sponsorship or insurance for already sponsored staff Key duties include: - Working with groups and individuals to support learning across the curriculum under the direction of the teacher. This could include the delivery of intervention programmes - Encouraging independence i.e. helping the children to achieve their objectives (through questioning, dialogue, demonstrating and modelling) rather than doing the work for them - Tasks to support the day to day running of the school - e.g. preparing resources, being responsible for specific areas etc - Engaging the pupils in meaningful talk at all opportunities in order to develop language, and build relationships - Supervising the children, for example on trips, at break times, travelling around the school, and at swimming and PE lessons - Managing pupil behaviour in a positive manner and being a positive role model in line with The Aquila Way on behaviour e.g. giving golden tickets, acknowledging children who have made good choices etc - To ensure confidentiality at all times i.e. never discussing any aspect of the work of the school other than with colleagues in school - Being proactive in knowing the expectations of your work for each session - To meet at least weekly with the teaching team - To work closely with the teachers to ensure there is effective communication-both oral and written concerning pupil progress and learning - To be proactive in your own professional development - if there is an element of your role you are less confident in carrying out - ask - To work alongside the teacher and children as per The Aquila Way to create interactive and relevant displays to support learning and celebrate achievement - To be line managed by the HLTA - Hours of work - Core working hours are from 7:25am to 3.25pm (Monday to Thursday) and 7:25 am to 12:00 pm Fridays - Holidays - as per the school KHDA approved calendar **Salary**: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month Ability to commute/relocate: - Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred) Application Question(s): - What is your Notice period? **Experience**: - school: 1 year (preferred)

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