Arabic Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary

School: NCBIS
Department: Primary
Reports To: Primary Leadership Team
Working Under: Primary MFL Teachers

Job Overview

The Teaching Assistant will support the vision, positive ethos, and policies of NCBIS.

The post holder will assist in meeting the academic, personal, social, and curriculum needs of pupils while establishing positive and constructive relationships with pupils.

The Teaching Assistant is an integral part of the Primary Team, working alongside the class teacher, Teaching Assistant Team, Phase HLTA, and academic and pastoral leadership teams.

NCBIS works in partnership with parents and the wider school community, and the Teaching Assistant is a key link within this community.

Working Hours

• School hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Monday: Until 4:00 PM for staff meetings.
• Thursday: Until 3:00 PM.
• Attendance at relevant staff meetings and other professional school-related activities, including activities outside normal working hours, as required or directed by the Head of Primary and Primary Leadership Team.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

NCBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The school follows the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection and maintains high standards of safer recruitment practices, with particular attention to child protection.

In accordance with UK Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation:

• Full police clearance covering at least the previous 8 years is required for all appointees for every country in which they have lived during this period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Support for Pupils

• Encourage pupils to engage in activities, interact, and work cooperatively with others.
• Undertake structured and agreed learning activities, recording achievement and progress and providing feedback to the teacher.
• Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with SEN, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual programmes.
• Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence.
• Provide feedback to pupils regarding progress and achievements under the guidance of the teacher.

2. Support for the Curriculum

• Implement agreed learning activities and teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs.
• Implement local and national learning strategies, including literacy, numeracy, and early years strategies.
• Make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills.
• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use.
• Help pupils access learning activities through specialist support.
• Determine the need for, prepare, and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

3. Support for the Teacher

• Support the teaching and learning of the NCBIS Primary Curriculum.
• Assist with displaying pupils' work and preparing the classroom and equipment for lessons, as directed, and clear up afterwards.
• Promote good pupil behaviour, deal with incidents in line with established policies, and support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour.
• Organize and prepare classroom resources in accordance with lesson plans and assist pupils in their use.
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating, and adjusting lessons and work plans as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against predetermined learning objectives.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to the teacher on pupil achievement, progress, and other relevant matters, ensuring appropriate evidence is available.
• Keep and update records as agreed with the teacher and contribute to reviews of systems and records as requested.
• Undertake marking of pupils' work and accurately record achievement and progress.
• Promote positive values, attitudes, and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policies.
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• Liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers as agreed with the teacher and within the role's responsibilities, or as directed.
• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate tests.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support, including photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, and producing work for agreed activities.

4. General Tasks

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Safeguarding, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Report all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Manage time effectively in school to complete tasks assigned by teachers and the Primary Leadership Team in a timely manner.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils during lesson times, including before and after school and during break and lunchtime where appropriate.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work, and aims of the school.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, including staff meetings, workshops, team planning meetings, collaborative planning, and performance development activities.
• Assist in meeting the physical care needs of students as required.
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips, visits, and other school activities as required.
• Take responsibility for completing the school appraisal cycle documentation to support personal performance enhancement.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as required by class teachers, specialists, the Head of Primary, or the Leadership Team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Essential

• Educated to degree level.
• Aptitude for learning languages.
• Speaks and writes Arabic.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice, and applicable legislation.
• General understanding of the National/EYFS curriculum and other basic learning programmes and strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.

Desirable

• NCFE Level 3 Award – Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF) or an equivalent qualification.
• IELTS with a minimum overall score of 5, or willingness to complete and pass the test during the first year at NCBIS.
• Training in relevant strategies such as literacy and phonics.
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid.
• Effective use of ICT, equipment, and technology to support learning.

Experience

• Experience working with children of the relevant age group in a recognized international school environment, or a recognized equivalent, is preferred.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

Professional Knowledge, Understanding & Skills

• Aptitude for learning languages.
• Arabic speaking and writing skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to use ICT and technology effectively to support learning.
• Awareness of relevant policies, codes of practice, and legislation.
• General understanding of the National/EYFS curriculum and basic learning programmes and strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.