Teacher Assistant

Overview

Teacher Assistant-Arabic Job Description Type : Permanent Department : Academic Line Manager : Head of Arabic Functional Reporting : N / A Rationale

The purpose of the role of Teacher Assistant-Arabic is to provide support to the students and the class teachers of the school inside and outside of the classroom. They assist the teacher in providing in class support for children with their work, along with other tasks of a more general nature. Responsibilities

Contributes appropriately with lesson planning and assessment processes including the organization and management of books / files for individual children. Supporting children across the curriculum, often with a particular focus on maths, reading and writing Giving extra help to children with special needs or those for whom English is not their first language Helping to develop programmes of learning activities and adapting appropriate materials Motivating and encouraging pupils Assisting with marking and correcting work Attending meetings and reviews Helping with school events, trips and activities Prepares materials or equipment for class lessons, group work or for individual children. Leads & assists groups of children or individuals with their tasks. Reads stories to groups of children. Prepares any ICT equipment (for example : computers, iPad, digital camera, DVD, Bee Bot, etc.). Accompanies children on visits. Comforts young distressed and vulnerable children in accordance with safeguarding procedures. Prepares Art and Craft materials and / or tidy them away. Mounts and displays children’s work appropriately. Supervises children using the cloakroom (toilet) / playtimes / start time and home times especially at transition times. Labels and stores equipment appropriately. Laminates and / or photocopy materials / resources. Take part, on a daily basis, in the Rota which provides supervision in the playground at playtimes and supervise at transition times especially at start time and home time Maintains confidentiality about personal details revealed by the children Reports incidents to Teacher and or Head of Early Years in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy Maintains and promotes the School’s professional reputation. Health and Safety

Emphasizes the importance of safety in all areas of the curriculum, communicating to the pupils the importance of a responsible attitude towards personal safety, the safety of others and respect for The Hamilton International School’s property and equipment Perform playground duties on time and with due diligence to safeguard Hamilton students Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are being followed Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school Position Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s Degree from any recognised University Experience : Minimum 5 years of school experience as teacher assistant Child Care and Protection training (Provided during induction) Language : English is mandatory Competencies

Required Skills and Knowledge

Good oral and written communication skills Willing attitude to be a part of the school team Strong sense of professionalism Safeguarding and welfare of children Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills Behavior management Attributes

Empathetic listener Integrity and confidentiality Internationally minded Emotional intelligence Intercultural awareness, creative Flexible and a can-do attitude The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. Compliance and Notes

Compliance with the school's Vision, Mission and Policies Positive Professional Relationship with all staff members are maintained. Contact with students is on a strictly professional basis with the physical and emotional safety of students being of paramount importance. The hours of work as arranged with the principal are strictly followed. This position entails working with information, much of which is held in confidence. Under no circumstances is this confidentiality to be compromised.

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