Swimming Assistant

Specialized trainings required (if any):

Hold a valid CPR and first aid qualification, level 1 Swimming Pool Safety awards or the equivalent.Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting the PE and/or swimming class to whom they are assigned in the teaching and learning process. They should also assist the teacher in creating a physical and emotional environment for students that is safe, supportive, motivating and in all ways conducive to learning. Teaching Assistants should also give administrative support to the class teacher.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

 Assist teachers with learning activities ensuring health and safety and good behaviour of pupils.

 Support the pupils, either individually or in groups, in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher to enable students’ progress towards their targets.

 Be aware of students’ individual needs and equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.

 Liaise with SENCo for information and guidance on supporting student’s individual needs

 Give pupils support with coursework assignments Support the department in ensuring classroom and corridor display are updated.

 Carry out filing as directed by PE Teacher of Head of PE

 Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils’ wellbeing

 Contribute to the overall work/aims of the school and appreciate and support the role of colleagues and other professionals to enable the school fulfil its development plans

 Set up resources / materials / equipment for lessons

 Support structured and practical activities for groups or on a one-to-one basis

 Order and maintain sufficient supplies of materials and equipment to enable delivery of lessons and assist others in their use.

 Safely and securely store allocated equipment and materials to prevent unauthorised access / misuse.

 Clean and undertake maintenance of equipment as needed and as directed to ensure that it is clean and in good working order.

 Assist in the educational and social development of pupils

 Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programmes for students and help monitor their progress

 Provide support for individual students to enable them to fully participate in learning experiences

 Whenever possible participate in planning sessions with class teachers and the Head of PE

 Assist teachers in assessment procedures and maintaining student records

 Support students with emotional or behavioural problems and help develop their social skills

 Be prepared to substitute for a teacher for a limited period of time

 Assist the teacher by preparing equipment and materials and packing away at the end of lessons.

 Support teachers in photocopying, laminating and other tasks in order to support teaching

 Support the aims and ethos of the school

 Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

 Attend professional development and PE meetings (where appropriate)

 Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned by the PE Teacher

 Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

 At all times behave according to the highest standards of professionalism

Specialized trainings required (if any):

Hold a valid CPR and first aid qualification, level 1 Swimming Pool Safety awards or the equivalent.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to QAR5,500.00 per month

License/Certification:

• CPR and First Aid Qualification (Required)
• Swimming Certificate (Required)