British International School Riyadh
Closing date of applications
5th January 2025
Start date
20th November 2024
Date Contract Ends
1st August 2025
Subject
Learning Support
Role
Teaching Assistant
Level
Ages 11-18 / Secondary
Curriculum
English National
Positions available
2
Contract type
Permanent
Vacancy type
Full Time
Salary
TA Pay Scale (TA1-12)
2 or more years experience
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979.
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across its existing five campuses, providing high quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Heads Conference (HMC). The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad co-curricular programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to join the Support for Learning Team and work collaboratively to provide a high quality educational experience to students. The Support for Learning team is a highly committed team of specialist teachers and Learning Support Assistants who work cooperatively and imaginatively. The candidate should be an outstanding classroom practitioner, able to provide support and guidance to colleagues and parents.
Full Job Description is available here: Learning Support Assistant - Live JD.docx
The successful candidates will:
Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role.
Show evidence of having previous learning experience working with children.
Be proactive in their approach providing learning support to primary and/or senior students in mainstream classes, small groups and on a 1:1 basis.
Show confidence in working with young children in and outside a classroom.
Have excellent interpersonal skills, high levels of emotional intelligence and be able to deal effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and teams.
Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
Have KSA residency status.
We can offer:
Highly motivated and engaged students
A school with a strong sense of community
A learning focused school committed to staff development
Motivated, hard-working and dedicated colleagues, who are committed to high quality learning, student well-being and co-curricular programmes
The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast changing country.
To apply, please follow the link: https://inteachers.net/job/3873 and provide a supporting statement of application following our Guidelines.
Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.
(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).
Closing date for all applications: 5th January 2025
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 be required 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
Thank you for considering the British International School Riyadh as your next employment venture.
BISR is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. We complete rigorous background checks for all staff, whatever their role in the school, prior to them commencing employment. Our Safer Recruitment Policy is linked here, which we encourage you to read as the policy sets out the school’s Safer Recruitment and Vetting Policy guidelines and requirements.
To apply on InTeachers for a teaching position, please follow the ‘inteachers’ link on the vacancy.
To apply on InTeachers for a non-teaching position, please follow the ‘inteachers’ link on the vacancy, you will need to bypass some of the questions by making a comment ‘not applicable’.
All applicants whether applying for a teaching or a non-teaching position must provide the following in support of your application:
All Applications must include:
An up to date two page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph
A statement in support of your application, which must include your response to the following question:
“How do you think you would be able to support our Mission and REACH motto?”
In addition, Teacher Applications must include:
How do you demonstrate that you are a lifelong learner and how does current pedagogical practice have an impact in your classroom?
How do you create a positive classroom climate and support student well-being in your current school?
What strategies do you use to ensure that all learners in your classroom make good progress?
What is your contribution to your current school community?
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
Please refer to the associated job description for the role requirements.
Teachers who work at BISR should have:
Qualifications
Understanding
Experience
Skills and Abilities
Personal Qualities
Equal Opportunities
At the British International School Riyadh, we believe that achieving our mission and vision to be “an outstanding British international school, providing world class learning experiences, in a nurturing environment, where students excel, flourish and develop as positive global citizens” is driven by a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture with equality of opportunity for all. The school is committed to creating an environment where we value people as unique members of a diverse community, developing as positive global citizens who respect the culture and identity of all.