Job description
Role Overview
Teaching Assistant at International Schools Partnership, working at Smart Vision School. The role combines classroom support during school hours with bus supervision during student transport times.
Role Purpose
Support students' learning, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day. Work closely with teachers in the classroom to assist diverse learners while ensuring safe, calm supervision during bus transport to and from school, in alignment with KHDA regulations and safeguarding expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom Support
- Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting classroom activities.
- Provide individual or small-group support to students who need additional help with learning.
- Support Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse learning needs.
- Help prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources.
- Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.
- Supervise students during class activities, break times, and school events when required.
Student Wellbeing and Behaviour
- Promote positive behaviour, respect, and inclusion in line with school policies.
- Support students' social and emotional wellbeing through encouragement and guidance.
- Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment.
- Report any concerns regarding student welfare or safeguarding to the appropriate staff member.
Bus Supervision and Student Safety
- Ensure students board and exit the school bus safely.
- Supervise students during transport, ensuring appropriate behaviour and safety at all times.
- Maintain accurate bus attendance records.
- Assist younger students with seat belts and safe seating arrangements.
- Communicate respectfully with drivers, school staff, and parents where necessary.
- Report any incidents or concerns during transport to the school administration.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.
- Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, student welfare, and safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and the operations team.
- Attend relevant training sessions and school meetings where required.
- Support school events and activities when requested.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Understanding of child safety and wellbeing responsibilities.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA, or Bus Attendant.
- Experience supporting Students of Determination or ELL learners.
- Experience working in schools within the UAE.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
- Patient, caring, and supportive approach to working with students.
- Caring and patient with children.
- Strong sense of responsibility for student safety and wellbeing.
- Positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
- Organised, reliable, and punctual.
- Respectful and professional in all interactions.
- Flexible and willing to support the wider school community.
Additional Information
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.
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.