Teaching Assistant - Secondary (Local Hire Only)

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our school in a key classroom support position.

Mesaieed International School is a vibrant community school with approximately 1200 students from 3 to 19 years of age and representing over 30 different nationalities. We are proud to be a Bilingual and Multilingual SMART School – an accreditation that recognises the on-going effort we make to ensure our staff understand the research, best practices and approaches that make a real difference to the lives of bilingual and multilingual learners and their families.

Our vision is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future. Our mission is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that both challenges and supports our young people. We place high value on learning and the well-being of all our students. We also promote the professional development of our teaching assistants, believing that a culture of life-long learning is the key to success. Most importantly, we are a happy school which places a strong emphasis on trust, collaboration, and communication.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work with the teachers to help raise the learning and attainment of all pupils. You will be committed to promoting students’ independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. A confidence to give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement. You will demonstrate your ability to work independently whilst remaining a strong member of the team. This is an opportunity for a passionate individual, who shares our vision and commitment to join an aspirational and hardworking team of educators.

Main Duties

• Support students with individual needs under the guidance of our SENCo
• Encourage the participation of all students in learning and extracurricular activities
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Organise and manage resources
• Observe student performance and discuss observations to the class teacher
• Read and discuss lesson plans shared before lessons
• Communicate effectively with other colleagues
• Develop appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, through in school professional development opportunities
• Promote and follow safeguarding guidance and child protection procedures
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Enjoy working with children
• Resilient, positive, and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with students
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all students, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• Understanding and use of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
  
  

Salary and Benefit Package

Successful candidates will be employees of QatarEnergy and enjoy paid school holidays and sick leave as per policy. All candidates must be sponsored by their husband and currently be living in the State of Qatar.

If you would like to join our team and make a real difference to the education of our children, please apply immediately and attach a full CV, and a recent photograph.

Please ensure that you include your current employer as one of your referees.

Disclaimer: Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.