SEND Teacher

COMPANY OVERVIEW                                                                            

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

• The role purpose of a Student Support Teacher is to provide specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs.
• The Student Support Teacher aims to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, adapting teaching strategies to address individual challenges and fostering the overall development of students with individualized requirements.
• They collaborate with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure the best possible educational experience for students with Learning Differences.
• The Student Support Teacher will work alongside the Support Service Co-Ordinator to develop a shared approach to meeting all learning needs across the respective Divisions. T
• They will support with coordinating and monitoring the development of school wide policy and practice related to learning diversity and inclusion.

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The SEND Teacher responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

School Community

• Develop and maintain collegial relationships within and beyond the faculty.
• Advocate for the needs of students with Learning Differences/ additional support requirements within the school and broader educational community.
• Promote inclusive practices to foster a sense of belonging for all students.
• Collaborate with relevant teachers to ensure that classroom materials and activities are accessible to students with diverse learning needs.
• Work with the Support Services Co-Ordinator to develop and implement specialized programs and interventions to support the academic and emotional needs of students presenting with Learning Differences/ support needs in all of its forms.
• Work with the Support Services Co-Ordinator to provide and identify ongoing training opportunities and guidance to staff members to promote best practices in the area of SEND.
• Build strong relationships with parents, students and relevant agencies where available to ensure that all stakeholders are working together to support the best interests of each student.
• Maintain confidential records on all referred students and student/parent contacts in accordance with the NEOM Guidelines and Ministry of Education Requirements.
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, safeguarding and IEP meetings and any other meetings pertaining to student learning, wellness and achievement.
• Assist teachers in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students presenting with Learning Differences.
• Be effective in seeking relevant information from other professionals and staff in order to inform decision making and to plan to meet the pupils’ needs.
• Work closely with mainstream teachers to ensure the integration of Individual Learning Difference students into regular classrooms.
• Present and maintain a highly professional profile at all times, representing the school appropriately in all client-facing situations and respecting the cultural and religious sensitivities of the region.
  • Have the ability to communicate with adults presenting from different societal and cultural backgrounds and encourage their interaction and engagement with the school.
  • Be responsible for all adults and children being considered as valued individuals and equals, embracing diversity and promoting equity for all members of the NEOM Community.
  • Forge authentic processes to engage parents in the learning process and encourage active contributions from parents on a regular basis.

Programming

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop and implement a comprehensive inclusion and diversity program that fosters a sense of belonging for all students, including those from underrepresented groups.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group sessions to students on the Learning Difference caseload in line with their individualized goals.
• Provide in-class support for individual students in line with their individualized plans. This will be across a range of year groups and subject areas.
• Actively participate in the identification and support of students needing additional support, working to develop, evaluate and improve the whole school graduated response.
• Identify and implement evidence-based intervention programs. This includes setting specific targets, planning, implementation, record-keeping and review.
• Provide teaching and learning experiences to meet student needs based on a sound understanding and knowledge of current pedagogical practice in special education.
• Collaborate, co-plan and/or co-teach within mainstream classes depending on need.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to ensure that all students receive appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet their individual learning needs.
• Keep accurate records and registers of the teaching and learning process, including unit plans and programs, student assessment records, registers and student attendance.
• Attend all appropriate professional training and development in accordance with the school’s needs and aspects identified as outcomes of annual appraisal discussions.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Conduct assessments to identify individual learning needs and create personalized learning plans.
• Develop, implement and review IEPs (or equivalent) for students with Learning Differences, supporting to coordinate this process.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with other professionals, such as speech therapists or occupational therapists to address specific needs.
• Lead on collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop personal progress plans, including supporting to identify appropriate SMART targets and provision in order to enhance progress.
• Observe children’s individual learning progress and outcomes during sessions, assess individual learning needs and use outcomes to inform planning for future learning.
• Monitor and assure the quality of learning in the class group, identifying and supporting areas in need of development.

Culture and Values