Learning Support Assistant

ROLE SUMMARY:

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Preferably Bahraini)

Department: Infant and Junior School

Closing date: 30th April 2023 – 3.00 pm Bahrain time (GMT +03.00 hours). Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

Other: Applications should be in English

Job Type: Full-time

The British School of Bahrain

https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus 

We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey.

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine tasks

• Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher
• Supervise and teach individual, pairs or groups of children as required by the class teacher or line manager
• Be aware of the teacher’s weekly planning and be ready to assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources (Note. Preparation of ILN resources required by the LSA will take priority).
• Display pupils’ work as requested and remove when necessary
• Assist with the supervision of snack and lunch times
• Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
• Carry out allocated playground, lunchtime and after-school duties as agreed
• Escort children to and from the school buses at the start and end of the day except where other duties, as agreed by the Head of Primary, prevent this.
• Provide duty cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager
• Reward and sanction children in accordance with the school’s ‘Positive Behaviour’ policy to ensure the school’s high standards of behaviour and discipline are Junior maintained.
• Mark pupils’ work when requested by a class teacher using clear answer schemes e.g. mental arithmetic tests or spelling tests
• Act as a role model for pupils
• Collect notices and money – collate and send to the office when required
• To promote the school positively at all times
• To work with fellow colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment
• Refer comments, questions and complaints from parents directly to the class teacher.
• Be available for regular, weekly meetings with the class teacher
• To undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Head of Junior School, Learning Enrichment Coordinator or any other line manager. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Experience

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• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within school and parents.
• Ability to manage commitments and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and handling of confidential information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the use of ICT in teaching and learning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant higher-level qualification or vocational training which can be practically applied to supporting pupil development.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching and learning support experience in Education sector.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.