ROLE SUMMARY: Khalil Gibran School Rabat (KGS) is a vibrant and community-oriented institution offering premium British-style and Moroccan education to both local and expatriate students. Renowned for its progressive pedagogy and holistic educational philosophy, KGS continues to build a strong reputation as a school committed to excellence, inclusion, and student well-being.
We are currently seeking a Maternity cover Teacher Assistant to support teachers in delivering high-quality lessons and to help students in their academic and personal development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive, and child-centred learning experiences.
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
- Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and social development using supportive approaches.
- Assist in observing, recording, and sharing student progress with teaching staff.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
- Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips, and events.
- Assist with preparation of learning materials, classroom displays, and resources.
- Contribute to classroom routines, transitions, and day-to-day organisation.
- Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and child protection policies at all times.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and professional conduct expectations in schools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
- A warm, patient, and proactive approach, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
- Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to support across a range of classroom and school activities.
- Ability to support learning effectively in both group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management.
- Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable).
- Additional language skills relevant to the school location (advantageous but not essential).