Individual Needs Support Assistant

Individual Needs Support Assistant

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives.?We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners.





Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.?About Regent International School - Inspiring Minds. Building Character.With a rich history of over 35 years, Regent International School is recognised as one of the leading and most innovative schools in the region, as well as a global leader in Positive Education. We have a close-knit family and community spirit with happiness resonating in our school, our children, our parents, and our teachers. We believe in inspiring, empowering, and enlightening our students and enriching the community of which we are a central focus.Regent International School is an all-through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE and 'A' Levels. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, students learn in Forest School settings,





as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre and curriculum offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes for our students in conjunction with the Peter Jones Academy, to ensure their future success in business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically innovative and run comprehensive AI programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences.





We have outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic amazing teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice. Regent International School is judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a 'Very Good' school with many outstanding features and 'Outstanding' in our British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection in 2019.We present an exciting opportunity to join us in further developing our highly popular, dynamic and innovative school.About you:We seek to appoint an outstanding Individual Needs Support Assistants to join our team for an August 2024 start.The role involves small group and 1:1 learning support for literacy, mathematics, motor skills, and/or language.





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.The post holder will:
- Plan and implement activities to support the IEP targets, follow structured literacy intervention programmes, and report professionally on the student's progress and outcomes when communicating with parents and teachers.
- Provide in-class support in lessons, to facilitate successful access to differentiated learning,
- Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils' learning, especially those with SEND or a learning barrier.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers.
- Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time and support teachers to plan subsequent learning based on their needs.






- Maintain the learning environment and developing appropriate resources for students.
- Apply strategies to promote pupils' self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
- Work as part of the Inclusion Team, accessing relevant training and attending parent review meetings where necessary.REQUIREMENTSWe are looking for certain qualities:
- Candidate should have a GCSE in English, or equivalent, and be a proficient communicator in spoken and written English.
- Should have a relevant qualification and/or proof of completed trainings in education, special educational needs.
- Prior experience in working in a support role in a school setting for all the grades.
- Working hours are from 7 am - 4.30 pm.
- Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.






- Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of inclusive pedagogies will be an advantage
- Knowledge of SEND will be an advantage.This is a local contract with no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per the academic calendar.Application Process:If you have the passion, energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central role in our future growth plans.ABOUT THE COMPANYFortes Education is made up of a caring and committed educators and innovators who seek to improve education in the UAE and Middle East region through the establishment of innovative schools and enlightened education programs that help students realise their potential.We are able to deliver and accomplish our goals through a management team trained in education and business, a dedicated and large team of teachers, educators, and school administration staff, our research-based school curricula, achievement based educational systems, intensive professional development, extended learning programs, cutting world class educational facilities and cutting edge technologies.Fortes has a strong leadership team that combines business and education expertise from around the globe. We work closely with the local government authorities to improve the standards of education and to make quality education more accessible to the broader community.

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