Individual Support Assistants jobs south arabia British International School Riyadh

We are seeking Individual Support Assistants (ISAs) to join the Student Services Department. The ISA position available is to support individual students in the Primary School during the school week from Sunday to Thursday.

The British International School, Riyadh caters for students aged 3-18. 50% of students are British but over 50 nationalities are represented within the student body. The school is accredited by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Council of International Schools (CIS). The recent British School overseas inspection described the BISR curriculum as “outstanding” and states that “students demonstrate outstanding attitudes, behaviour and personal development. They take a pleasure in their own success and that of others”. In a recent confidential survey staff overwhelmingly stated that they enjoy working at the school. We now seek to add to our team.



We are seeking Individual Support Assistants (ISAs) to join the Student Services Department. The ISA position available is to support individual students in the Primary School during the school week from Sunday to Thursday.



The ideal candidate will:

be reliable, self-motivated, well organised and display initiative;
be creative and resilient;
have good interpersonal skills with both adults and students.


The successful candidate will:

have previous learning support experience;
provide learning support for a specific student in mainstream classes, small groups and on a 1:1 basis;
work cooperatively with the class teacher and the learning support teacher;
maintain student confidentiality;
have a relevant qualification as a Learning Support Assistant or Individual Support Assistant (desirable but not essential) or experience supporting children in schools;
have KSA residency status.


You will be part of the BISR Student Services Department who are able to provide ongoing training and support as required.



Please note that this is not a contracted role.

Please be aware that the school is not in a position to transfer sponsorship.



Please note: As this is a non-teacher position, and in order to use our application tracking system (InTeachers), you will need to register yourself as a qualified teacher to complete the application form).



To apply, please follow the link: https://inteachers.net/job/1699

and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines;

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 7th February 2019.



BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will require to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.



The school reserves the right to make an earlier appointment if a suitable candidate is identified.



For more information about the school please visit our website: www.bisr.com.sa.



How to apply for a position at BISR
Please provide a supporting statement and please bear in mind the following guidance:

Explain why you are applying for this position. Is because of push or pull factors?. Please identify the single most significant reason for making the application.
Explain in what ways your expertise and experience makes you a strong candidate for this role. What have you done professionally up to this point in your life which makes you special?
How do you think you would be able to support our Mission and REACH motto?
Describe a good lesson you delivered recently, and explain why you think it was good and how it exemplified your own definition of quality learning (Teachers Only).
Do you think a school can be British and International? How do you think this is achieved?
What do you want to be doing in five years time, and if appointed to a post at BISR, how do you think we can help you develop professionally?
All referee details needs to be submitted at the time of the application. We require three professional referees one of which must include the current head teacher. We regret we are unable to accept applications via email at this time.

Safeguarding

BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will require to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.

Closing date

The individual closing dates are listed below (next to each vacancy). Early applications prior to the closing date are encouraged as the School will shortlist on a rolling basis.

We very much look forward to receiving you application.

Teachers who work at BISR should have
Qualifications

Qualified Teacher status;
Certificate of Education, First degree or equivalent;
Training or qualification relevant to the post.
Understanding

An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context ;and an acceptance that contribution to the extra-curricular life of the school is essential. Teachers contribute to the success of the House system;
An appreciation of the importance of international understanding;
Experience of working in various contexts both in the UK and internationally.
Experience

Experience of teaching within Key Stage or subject;
Willingness to work closely with colleagues in preparing for teaching and learning;
Experience of positive behaviour management strategies;
Experience of planning for children with Special Educational Needs and Gifted and Talented children;
Experience of curriculum development, monitoring and assessment;
Experience of working with second language students or prepared to undertake training.
Skills and Abilities

A detailed knowledge of the English national curriculum;
Ability to organise a stimulating learning environment and demonstrate excellent creative teaching skills;
Good organisation of recording and evaluating progress;
Show good communication skills when working with pupils, parents and colleagues;
Effective skills in managing and organising own time and directing deployment of teaching assistants;
Good ICT skills to be effective in your job;
An understanding of Assessment for Learning Strategies and use of this to inform future planning;
The desire to develop knowledge of the curriculum above and below the preferred key stage;
Personal Qualities

Warmth and sense of humour;
Flexibility;
Enthusiasm;
Team player;
Commitment to continuing professional development;
Willingness to be involved in extra curricular activities and events and engage in all aspects of school life;
High expectations of yourself and of children;
First class communication skills;
Empathy with pupils, colleagues, parents and visitors;
You must be a glass half-full person!
Equal Opportunities

Ability to promote equal opportunities with respect to race, gender and disability
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