About usWe\'re , the world\'s largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers help 74,000 students at 81 schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more than they ever imagined possible. Our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide. When you join Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you\'ll become part of a global family of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.About the SchoolNord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi is e a UK curriculum day school enrolling students from Early Years to Year 13 in the city\'s prestigious residential district Al Reem Island, next to the Sorbonne University campus. Our new school will has the capacity for 2,600 students upon completion. Its first phase of development, openeded September 2023, included the Early Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer 2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.About the roleAs an EAL Teaching assistant, you shall support pupils with EAL needs across the school and contribute to raising the educational achievement of these pupils by working in sustained collaboration with curriculum and inclusion teams.EAL Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain assessment and evaluation systems, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategies and value for money for the school.
• Prepare and evaluate appropriate learning materials which support the development of EAL.
• Maintain existing resources and explore opportunities to develop new resources for students with EAL.
• Keep abreast of good practice and new approaches in teaching methods, curricular development and statutory requirements through reading relevant documents, attendance at meetings and professional development activities and disseminating this information within the school.
• Advise on appropriate strategies for developing EAL for individual students.
• Work in collaboration with the SEN team where appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an EAL Teaching Assistant
• High level of international and inter-cultural understanding
• High level of fluency in written and spoken English

Ideally, candidates will already be based in the UAE.If you would like to take this exciting role and you have the right blend of experience and ambition, then we look forward to hearing from you.Selection ProcessApplicants should apply online and submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.SafeguardingAt Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

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