Teaching Assistant

Job description / Role

Job overview

RAK Academy

RAK Academy is a family of highly regarded international schools that provide both British and International Baccalaureate curriculum pathways. Our vision is to develop ‘Learning Excellence with a Community Heart’.

By ensuring excellent leadership at all levels throughout our schools we aim to provide our students with a world class education, which is also based on an ethos of sustainability.

RAK Academy – Al Hamra

Located in southern Ras Al Khaimah city in Al Hamra Village, RAK Academy – Al Hamra is a large primary school delivering an adapted UK National Curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 5 (FS1 to Year 6) and the UAE MOE subjects. RAK Academy – Al Hamra is accredited by the British Schools Overseas (BSO), benchmarked against leading international British schools.

The role

RAK Academy – Al Hamra is looking for a positive, driven and inspirational Teaching Assistant to join the team.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise and provide learning support for students with or without special needs
• Encourage students to interact with the class and engage in activities
• Provide feedback to students and teachers on student's achievement, progress and any problems that arise
• Prepare class activities, resources and supporting documents
• Work with the teacher to create stimulating classroom/corridor displays
• Accompany groups on trips
• Breaktime supervision

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

• Proficiency in English is required and Arabic is desirable
• A can-do and flexible approach
• A commitment to the values and ethos of the school
• Previous experience of working with children
• Bachelor or High School Certification

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive tax free monthly salary and benefits

RAK Academy Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have undergone a child protection screening to receive an offer of employment. You will be required to provide a Police Verification Check from your home country along with attestation of your qualifications and personal documents e.g. degree, marriage certificate etc. The list of checks will be provided to candidates shortlisted for an interview.

Please note:

• Preference will be given to candidates currently in the UAE
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• RAK Academy reserves the right to make an appointment at any stage of the recruitment process.