Intensive Needs Support Assistant

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 Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The BISR Diplomatic Quarter campus is also an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. 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 an appropriately qualified and experienced Intensive Needs Support Assistant. This is a full time position within the school’s Support for Learning department, which comprises highly committed and motivated Support for Learning staff who work collaboratively and imaginatively to provide an enriching learning experience for our students.**

**The full job description is available here**:Intensive Needs Support Assistant JD**

• **Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and with a strong track record of working within a similar type of role.**
• **Demonstrate previous experience working with children in either a medical or learning environment.**
• **Hold qualifications relating to the education and/or care of children and young people.**
• **Be proactive in their approach providing learning and medical support to primary and/or senior students in mainstream classes 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**

**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 the school’s enrichment programmes**

**Please be aware that the school is not in a position to sponsor or transfer sponsorship for this role.**

**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.**

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.

All Applications must include

• An up to date two page Curriculum Vitae, including a photograph

“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?

**Please refer to the associated job description for the role requirements.**

**Teachers who work at BISR should have**

**Qualifications**

• Qualified Teacher status.
• Certificate of Education - PGCE or B. Ed.
• Training or qualification relevant to the post.

**Understanding**

• An appreciation of the demands of a British school in an international context.
• Recognise the vital importance of a positive commitment to the co-curricular life of the school.
• An appreciation of the importance of intercultural understanding and cultural sensitivity.
• Recognise the responsibility each individual staff member has in supporting the holistic growth and well-being of students.

**Experience**

• Experience of working in various