Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (UAE National).
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of
schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\xe2\x80\x99s leading school group.Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat\xe2\x80\x99s emerging Cultural
District in keeping with the school\xe2\x80\x99s motto, \xe2\x80\x98Ex Cultu Robur\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93
\xe2\x80\x98From Culture Comes Strength\xe2\x80\x99. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke
campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the
beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the
vibrant Berklee College of Music.In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a
wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of
talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sports, and other activities
such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding, and debating to name but a few. We
are looking for first-class educators to join our vibrant team and work with
us in our pursuit of excellence.*Core Purposes:*

• To help children to make as much progress with their learning as possible.
• To ensure that children feel happy, safe, and supported at all times.
• To help children to gain the confidence to work independently to a high

standard.

• To support the class teacher in the day-to-day running of the class.

*Main Duties: *

• Work with groups or individuals to support learning across the curriculum.
• Listen to pupils read effectively, using school policy and phonic methods.
• Listen to teacher introductions/teaching to pupils and use the same

techniques/way of working to help pupils e.g. Maths method

• Encourage independence \xe2\x80\x93 e.g. helping the children to achieve their

objectives through questioning, engaging in dialogue, demonstrating and
modeling (as opposed to answering a question directly), and organizing
their belongings, personal hygiene, and needs.

• Demonstrate a sense of when either the teacher or a pupil needs

assistance.

• Record required information on pupil activities, as directed by the

teacher.

• Administrative tasks such as displays, preparing resources, and setting up

the classroom for the day with the guidance of the class teacher

• Help children to develop their language skills by engaging them in

meaningful communication

• Build positive relationships with the children, demonstrate enthusiasm,

patience, and understanding, and treat them in a respectful, responsible,
and fair manner.

• Supervise the children at break time, whilst moving around the school when

on school trips, and during specialist lessons when required.

• positively manage the children\xe2\x80\x99s behavior and always act as a positive

role model.

• Ensure confidentiality at all times, both in and out of school as

unauthorized disclosure is a disciplinary matter.

• To be flexible and adaptable and willing to be an active member of the

school community.

• To work closely with the class teacher to make sure that there is

effective communication both oral and written concerning lessons, pupil
progress, and learning.

• Be aware of what is expected in each lesson and be familiar with lesson

plans.

• Professional Development - If there is an aspect of your work that you are

not confident with or you wish to develop further you must be proactive in
asking for support.

• To relay any concerns that you have about the children initially to the

class teacherThis 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
dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals
their apply to 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.*

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