Individual Needs Support Assistant - Fortes Holdings - Dubai

To Apply: Please visit our website “www.fortesholdings.com/careers” and CLICK for “Individual Needs Support Assistant”

Job Purpose: The role of the Individual Needs Support Assistant (INSA’s) is to provide support to pupils and teachers in the Primary & Secondary Phase of the School. The Individual Needs Support Assistant will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of pupils with SEND and/or learning barriers in their academic and social development.

Reporting To: Inclusion Leader

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils’ learning, especially those with SEND or a learning barrier

• Implement focused interventions as outlined in IAPs

• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils

• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers

• Provide feedback to teachers the progress, outcomes and achievements made by pupils

• Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time and support teachers to plan subsequent learning based on their needs.

• Apply strategies to promote pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence and independence

• Prepare the learning environment and resources under the direction of teachers i.e preparing classrooms materials, equipments & supplies.

• Supervise and support pupils during field trips, group activities, sports events or other events, etc.

• Work as part of an Inclusion Team, accessing relevant training and attending parent review meetings where necessary

Job Specification

• Native English speakers available to work from 7 am – 4 pm.

• Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.

• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.

• Strong written & oral communication skills in English

• Candidates with bilingual skills is an advantage


• Experience of working with children

• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogic

• Knowledge of SEND is an advantage

• Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/father as this is a local contract therefore there are no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per academic year.

Start Date: Aug 2016.

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