Job Title: Learning Support Assistant (Preferably Bahraini) Department: Infant and Junior School Closing date: 30th April 2023 \xe2\x80\x93 3.00 pm Bahrain time (GMT +03.00 hours). Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Other: Applications should be in English Job Type: Full-time The British School of Bahrain https://britishschoolbahrain.com/about-us/prospectus We are BSB, a school with roots in the historic and culturally rich country of Bahrain, which is now growing within the global community. Join us on this journey. The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2900 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach. BSB is a member of the Inspired global group of schools, which aspires to the highest standards in private education. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching programmes in the academic curriculum, performing arts and sport is central to the Inspired approach. Judged as \xe2\x80\x98Outstanding\xe2\x80\x99 in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world.
JOB DESCRIPTION
General Responsibilities Support for pupils

• to assist pupils to become better learners
• to support pupils to overcome barriers to learning so they are able to work independently and in the company of other pupils

Support for the teacher(s)

• to develop a mutually supportive relationship with the teaching staff to help pupils again access to the curriculum by differentiating instructions and resources

Support for the curriculum

• to support the delivery of the enhanced curriculum offered by the school

Support for the School

• to work as part of a flexible and supportive team to further the ethos of the school
• to undertake the relevant training to enhance personal development and use the knowledge to benefit the school and its pupils
• to attend Staff, Key Stage and LSA meetings to develop and disseminate good practice.

Routine tasks

• Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher
• Supervise and teach individual, pairs or groups of children as required by the class teacher or line manager
• Be aware of the teacher\xe2\x80\x99s weekly planning and be ready to assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources (Note. Preparation of ILN resources required by the LSA will take priority).
• Display pupils\xe2\x80\x99 work as requested and remove when necessary
• Assist with the supervision of snack and lunch times
• Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
• Carry out allocated playground, lunchtime and after-school duties as agreed
• Escort children to and from the school buses at the start and end of the day except where other duties, as agreed by the Head of Primary, prevent this.
• Provide duty cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager
• Reward and sanction children in accordance with the school\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x98Positive Behaviour\xe2\x80\x99 policy to ensure the school\xe2\x80\x99s high standards of behaviour and discipline are Junior maintained.
• Mark pupils\xe2\x80\x99 work when requested by a class teacher using clear answer schemes e.g. mental arithmetic tests or spelling tests
• Act as a role model for pupils
• Collect notices and money \xe2\x80\x93 collate and send to the office when required
• To promote the school positively at all times
• To work with fellow colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment
• Refer comments, questions and complaints from parents directly to the class teacher.
• Be available for regular, weekly meetings with the class teacher
• To undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Head of Junior School, Learning Enrichment Coordinator or any other line manager.

APPLICATION PROCESS The British School of Bahrain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo rigorous child protection screening including required safeguarding checks.
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