Individual Learning Support Assistant

Job description / Role

Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) owns and provides governance to Deira International School. AFEF aims to realise its vision of taking education in the UAE to the next level of future readiness and of preparing students for an increasingly globalised and technologically advanced world. Al Futtaim Education Foundation is an initiative of the Al Futtaim family to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for the creation of a globally competitive economy while maximising its social contribution to the community through this not-for-profit endeavour.

Al Futtaim Education Foundation is seeking experienced and passionate (iLSA's) individual Learning Support Assistants to join our leading international schools, Deira International School and Universal American School, in Al Badia, Festival City, Dubai.

The successful candidate will be actively involved throughout the day in both the whole school and classroom environments, supporting the needs of a designated pupil. This role assists the lead teacher in implementing the curriculum and responding to pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Promote the learning and personal development of their designated pupil.
- Provide support both inside the classroom and in other learning areas as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Minimum of a high school certificate or a Bachelor's degree.
- A recognised certification in SEN (Special Educational Needs).
- Previous relevant experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or in a similar capacity is preferred.
- Knowledge of strategies that promote good behaviour and discipline.
- Supportive of the learning environment ethos.
- Caring and tolerant nature.
- Ability to acquire additional knowledge to contribute effectively and confidently to classes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in literacy and numeracy.
- ICT capability.
- If you are dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment and making a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply

Safeguarding and child protection:

Al-Futtaim Education Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. Relevant criminal record/police and reference checks are a pre-requisite for all appointments.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.