Arabic Immersion Learning Support Assistant, Primary School (Immediate Start)

The Arbor School Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Dubai is seeking an Arabic Immersion Learning Support Assistant to support its Arabic immersion program. The ideal candidate should be a native or fluent Arabic speaker with a Bachelor's degree in Arabic and CACHE Level 3 qualification. Responsibilities include creating a language-rich environment and supporting interactions in both Arabic and English. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Private medical insurance

End of contract gratuity

Qualifications

• Native or fluent Arabic speaker with clear spoken language.
• Good spoken English required.
• Prior experience in Early Years or Key Stage 1 settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Arabic immersion program in Early Years and Primary phases.
• Facilitate a language-rich environment.
• Assist with Arabic-led routines and support small group interactions.

Skills

Fluent Arabic

Effective communication in English

Interest in early childhood education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arabic

CACHE Level 3 qualification

Job description

Recognising the interconnected nature of the cognitive, affective and participative domains, and their roles in shaping learning, we are pursuing a holistic approach to teaching and learning, designed to prepare learners

• to understand the interconnected concepts of sustainability, individual and collective well-being, and environmental and social justice;

to find purpose, meaning and joy in their interactions with the natural world and with each other, and to seek to understand people who are different to themselves; and

to experience a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through their actions at home, in school and in the wider world.

Job Summary

The Arabic Immersion Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will support the effective delivery of the Arabic immersion programme in the Early Years and Primary phases.

Working under the direction of the Arabic Immersion Teacher, the LSA will help facilitate a language-rich environment where Arabic is embedded meaningfully throughout the school day.

This includes assisting with Arabic-led routines, supporting small group and individual interactions, and contributing to classroom displays, resources, and activities that promote Arabic language development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong command of spoken Arabic, the ability to communicate effectively in English, and a genuine interest in early childhood education and bilingual learning.

THE ARBOR PROMISE

Arbor staff are a part of a community which is inclusive, fun-loving, and active.

Arbor staff enjoy authentic friendships with their colleagues, positive relationships with school leaders, who care for their wellbeing, and are a team in the true sense.

Arbor staff are resilient in the face of challenge, are stable and calm in the face of change, and creative and flexible when solving problems.

Arbor staff bring their passions and interests to enrich our school and are clear that there is an expectation to do so.

We commit to meeting agreed deadlines, to communicating proactively with an assumption of positive intent and share a passion to provide an education of the highest quality to our students.

Required Candidate Profile

Native or fluent Arabic speaker with clear, confident spoken language.

Good spoken English and ability to communicate with staff and children in both Arabic and English.

Bachelor’s degree in Arabic.

CACHE Level 3 / Early Childhood Education qualification

KHDA Notice of Appointment, if available

Prior experience working in Early Years or Key Stage 1 settings (British curriculum preferred).

Basic knowledge of the EYFS framework or British curriculum.

Interest in eco-literacy, nature-based learning, or sustainability education.

REMUNERATION

Competitive tax-free salary, private medical insurance and end of contract gratuity as per the UAE labour law.

APPLICATION

To apply for this position please complete the application on TES.

An up-to-date CV with a recent photograph to be included.

A letter of application, no longer than two pages in length, which outlines your educational philosophy and suitability for the Arbor School.

Educational Qualifications

The Arbor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.

We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective safer recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

All appointments are subject to CV and qualification checks, interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

All appointments are subject to the approval of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.