Learning Assistant

Job Overview

Job overview

Dubai British School Emirates Hills is recruiting an outstanding Learning Assistant, to join their DSIB, BSO, and KHDA rated 'Outstanding' international school.

Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills

Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.

Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them.

DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum

Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.

Recruiting - Learning Assistant

At DBSEH, we are looking to appoint enthusiastic, engaging and committed Outstanding Learning Assistant who have a proven track record of supporting children and teaching staff. Experience of the National Curriculum for England in the UK; with additional experience in an international setting is considered an advantage.

Aside from experience, personality is very important, we look for inspirational support staff who leave a lasting impression on students for years to follow. If you're able to demonstrate outstanding standards of teaching and learning, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude then we want to hear from you!

Education

Professional Requirements

Due KHDA regulations, we can only employ individuals with a minimum of attested High School Education Certificate in English and Maths; a degree is preferred.

CACHE Level 3 qualification is also desirable.

Experience

Experience or aptitude for working with students, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred.

How To Apply

Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and upload an up-to-date CV to accommodate their application. As part of the application, please complete and upload our registration questionnaire found in supporting documents.

• Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.