Secondary Learning Enhancement Teacher (SEN)

Client of Edvectus

The Learning Enhancement (Teacher) will work under the guidance of the Head of Learning Enhancement or Senior Leader to undertake the provision of comprehensive support to students with diverse learning needs. They will collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies in promoting an inclusive and supportive school environment. To offer high quality and appropriate teaching support to students with diverse needs including those with learning difficulties, disabilities (both diagnosed and undiagnosed), behavioural challenges, and gifted and talented students.

To effectively manage and develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs), in collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists, for all students of determination and those on longer-term Level 3 interventions, to address students specific needs and goals.

Liaise with external agencies and/or provide timely advice to parents in respect to external agencies to coordinate support services for students.

Provide guidance and support to teachers in implementing differentiated and modified curriculum to meet the needs of the learners addressed above.

Collaborate with parents to provide ongoing communication, support, and resources to enhance student well-being and academic success.

Ensure LSAs in the school are operating according to their job description and MOU. Coordinate with parents.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and files, including entry into SEQTA, of:

• a. Student support plans/IEPs
• b. Student database
• c. Progress reports to teachers

Provide appropriate guidance to teachers and leaders regarding assessment and reporting.

Implement and follow-up on teacher referrals, communicating directly with teachers and line manager.

Provide input to the ongoing development of associated policies and procedures related to student support and inclusion.

Audit resources and supply budget requirements as required to adequately support teachers and students with diverse learning needs.

Ensure smooth transition to different year groups at critical times i.e., Primary to Middle, Middle to Secondary.

Become trained and involved in Multilit, specifically those programs related to small group and 1:1 intervention.

Any other duties assigned by the Head of Learning Enhancement or Campus Principal.

The Benefits

• Tax free salary starting from AED11000 per month
• Free furnished family accommodation
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Free annual flights (for employee, spouse and 2 children)
• Two subsidized school places

The Location and Days

• Country: UAE
• Location: Sharjah City close to Dubai Border
• Start Date: August
• Contract Length: 2 years
• Working Hours: 4 day week - Monday to Thursday

The Criteria

• Preferred to have IB experienced (if for senior school)
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience (will consider less on case by case basis)
• Preferred registration as a professional teacher (ie: VIT, QTS, etc)
• Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification. (minimum matching Bachelor's degree)
• Embrace a student centred model of learning and happy to work with predominantly ESL and largely Arabic children
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