Learning Support Assistant

Role Overview

Learning Support Assistant at International Schools Partnership, Smart Vision School. This role supports students with diverse learning needs in the classroom, helping them access the curriculum, develop skills, and reach their potential.

Role Purpose

The Learning Support Assistant is responsible for supporting students with diverse learning needs in the classroom, helping them to access the curriculum, develop skills, and reach their potential. The role works closely with teachers and inclusion staff to provide personalised support, ensure student wellbeing, and promote an inclusive, positive learning environment. This role aligns with UK Teachers' Standards, KHDA Education Inspection Framework, and UAE Ministry of Education requirements, ensuring support is delivered with professionalism, compassion, and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning Support

• Support classroom teachers in delivering lessons and activities.
• Provide individualised or small-group support for students with diverse learning needs, including Students of Determination and ELL learners.
• Use effective strategies, resources, and technologies to help students engage with the curriculum.
• Encourage students to become confident, independent learners.
• Assist in preparing resources and adapting materials to meet individual learning needs.

Assessment, Recording, and Reporting

• Monitor and record student progress, reporting observations to the teacher.
• Support students in achieving targets and developing skills.
• Contribute to IEPs, learning plans, and progress reports where appropriate.

Pastoral, Behaviour, and Wellbeing

• Promote positive behaviour, respect, and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Support students' wellbeing and social development through encouragement and guidance.
• Help safeguard students by identifying concerns and reporting to the class teacher or inclusion lead.

Professional and Collaborative Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, inclusion staff, and other LSAs.
• Attend training sessions to develop skills and knowledge in SEND, inclusion, and safeguarding.
• Contribute to after-school activities or school events if required.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices, differentiation, and classroom management.
• Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing requirements.

Desirable

• Experience in international schools or UAE education.
• Training in SEND, ELL support, or inclusion strategies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding of children's needs.
• Empathetic, approachable, and patient.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-focused.
• Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing, and learning success.
• Professional, confidential, and trustworthy.

Additional Information

ISP Principles

Begin with children and students. Children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. ISP is consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. ISP looks after one another, embraces similarities and differences, and promotes the wellbeing of self and others.

Operate effectively. ISP focuses relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. ISP applies school policies and procedures and embodies the shared ideas of the community.

Are financially responsible. ISP makes financial choices carefully based on the needs of children, students, and schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives ISP. ISP positively engages with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Safeguarding and Vetting

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening its inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share ISP's vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.