Description

Teacher Assistant

Department: Non-Academic Administration KG/Elementary

Line Manager: Respective Phase Leader / Head of Department

Key Relationships: Respective Phase Leader or designee, teachers, students



Job Purpose:

Nibras International School is looking a Teaching Assisatnt to join the team as soon as

possible.

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly

supervised. Our school is committed to \xe2\x80\x98amazing learning\xe2\x80\x99- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning

experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to

NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision \xe2\x80\x93 \xe2\x80\x98A happy community school with

amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning

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A teacher assistant supports the teacher of the class in educating children. An assistant basically handles

tasks that free the teacher to focus on the learning agenda for the day. They are responsible for human

support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students

by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. Assisting teachers in

managing, organizing and coordinating all task related to the respective section.

Key qualities and skills:
General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching

Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers

Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and students

Important Skills: Enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility

Key duties include:

The Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks, including:
Organize, prepare and pass out project materials, setting up audio equipment and track attendance

Maintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials, clean-up workspaces and gather

belongings
Collect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridors

Supervise snack and other related duties

Assist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learning

Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone,

etc. as required
Bus duty

Ensure that all the students are safe during the bus duty

Health and Safety
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and

facilities
Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct

Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classrooms

Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school

Ensure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school bus

Assist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them home

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum of High school degree or higher degree

Experience: 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working as a teacher assistant.

Competencies:

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Good oral and written communication skills

Willing attitude to be a part of the school team

Strong sense of professionalism

Safeguarding and welfare of children

Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form

A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Attributes:

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Empathetic listener

Integrity and confidentiality

Internationally minded

Emotional intelligence

Intercultural awareness, creative

Flexible and a can-do attitude

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each

individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work

of a similar level that is not specified in this job description

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors

and telephone callers.



The International Schools Partnership

Nibras International School is part of The International Schools Partnership (ISP).

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a growing group of committed colleagues in financially

responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area.

Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our pupils, colleagues and parents. We are committed to

getting better, all the time.

ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed educationalists and commercial operators who

have worked together over many years. Our growing group of private schools located in the UK, the USA,

Europe, Costa Rica, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru

educate children and pupils from 2-18 years of age. We have now expanded to 45 schools delivering

multiple curricula and building on local brands and reputations with around 45,000 pupils and 7,000 staff

located across the globe.

We believe that successful schools are the ones that put learning at the heart of everything they do, always

aiming to create rounded individuals that are able to forge successful careers and lives in a rapidly

changing world. Our goal is to enable our schools as the leading school of choice in their local area. We

are a truly international group working in different cultures and speaking different languages. We work

across countries and cultures, too, by working with each other and with other schools and communities.

At ISP we continue to engage with schools around the world who are interested in becoming part of our

global group of schools and look forward to welcoming more pupils and staff to the group.

All our schools:

• Help children and pupils learn to levels that amaze them.

• Inspire children and pupils to be successful now and equip them to be successful later.

• Are truly international, working in partnerships within and across regions, cultures and languages.

• Aim to be the schools of choice for children, pupils and their families, wherever we are.

ISP and Nibras International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are

subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent

covering the previous 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 employment history.
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