Classroom Assistant - Learning and Student Support

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Classroom Assistant - Learning and Student Support to help pupils within an American curriculum environment.

You will provide direct academic and pastoral support, assist teachers with classroom organisation, monitor attendance, and help with individual education programmes, contributing to an inclusive and productive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal profile requires at least a secondary school certificate and two years of school experience.
• English language skills appropriate for school environment are required.
• Candidate should enjoy working with children and provide patient, structured support.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with activities, testing, and learning objectives.
• Monitor attendance and help with pupil records and resources.
• Contribute to inclusive education and student wellbeing.
• Maintain classroom organisation and behaviour guidance.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Student learning support

Individual pupil support

Small group instruction

Academic assistance

Learning activity support

Pupil progress monitoring

Individual education programmes

Additional learning needs support

Behaviour management support

Student supervision

Attendance checking

Pupil record maintenance

Classroom resource preparation

Learning displays

Photocopying

Classroom organisation

Emotional support

Social skills development

Positive reinforcement

Student engagement

Health and safety

Child safeguarding

Teacher collaboration

Speech therapist coordination

Occupational therapist coordination

American curriculum support

Inclusive education

Student wellbeing

Education

Secondary school certificate

Job description

Classroom Assistant - Learning and Student Support Job Snapshot

Role: Classroom Assistant - Learning and Student Support

Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function: Education

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a school environment

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Classroom Assistant - Learning and Student Support in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity with Aldar Education for an experienced school support professional who can assist pupils within an American curriculum environment. The role focuses on individual and group learning support, student wellbeing, classroom organisation, behaviour guidance, attendance monitoring, learning resources, and assistance with individual education programmes while helping teachers create a productive and inclusive learning environment.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Emirate Industry: Education Management Function: Education Salary: 4500-7000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

The Classroom Assistant provides direct academic and pastoral support to pupils who may require additional guidance during lessons, group activities, transitions, or wider school routines. Working closely with class teachers, the assistant helps students remain engaged, complete assigned work, develop confidence, and participate fully in the school day. The position also supports teachers with practical classroom administration, pupil records, attendance, learning resources, displays, and monitoring of student progress. By providing consistent assistance to individual learners and small groups, the role helps strengthen classroom inclusion, teaching effectiveness, student wellbeing, and positive behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Help students participate fully in academic, social, emotional, and physical activities during the school day.
• Provide academic assistance according to instructions and learning objectives set by the class teacher.
• Deliver small-group or individual instruction when prescribed by the teacher.
• Demonstrate learning activities and explain tasks using appropriate classroom guidance.
• Monitor work assigned by teachers and support pupils while activities are in progress.
• Check and correct student work within the parameters established by teaching staff.
• Help pupils remain focused, organised, and actively engaged in learning.
• Recognise and reinforce student achievement through positive encouragement.
• Report observations about student progress, challenges, and participation to the class teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of individual education programmes for pupils requiring additional support.
• Help monitor progress against individual learning objectives and intervention plans.
• Support students experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, or additional educational needs.
• Encourage the development of confidence, independence, communication, and positive social skills.
• Supervise pupils in classrooms, corridors, activity areas, and other designated school locations.
• Apply school behaviour expectations consistently and support appropriate responses to misconduct.
• Promote student self-esteem while reinforcing respectful behaviour and personal responsibility.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records and relevant classroom documentation.
• Check attendance and communicate discrepancies according to school procedures.
• Prepare classroom resources, photocopies, worksheets, materials, and visual displays.
• Present examples of pupil work to support a stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Reorganise materials, equipment, and classroom resources at the end of lessons or the school day.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety requirements and respond proactively to possible risks.
• Follow school policies, safeguarding expectations, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of punctuality, attendance, professional appearance, and workplace conduct.
• Attend team meetings and staff meetings when required.
• Work collaboratively with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialist professionals when appropriate.
• Support the wider aims, values, and educational priorities of the school.
• Undertake additional reasonable duties assigned by the Principal.

Ideal Profile

Ideal Profile Candidates should hold at least a secondary school certificate. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a school environment. Appropriate English language skills are required, or proficiency in the principal language used within the school curriculum. The role is suited to someone who enjoys working closely with children and can provide patient, structured, and consistent support to pupils with different learning and behavioural needs. Candidates should be comfortable following teacher instructions, supervising pupils, maintaining records, supporting classroom routines, and providing feedback on student progress. Experience working with pupils who require additional academic, emotional, behavioural, or social assistance will be valuable. Strong teamwork, reliability, communication, organisation, and attention to student wellbeing are important for success in this position.

Skills Set

• Classroom assistance
• Student learning support
• Individual pupil support
• Small group instruction
• Academic assistance
• Learning activity support
• Pupil progress monitoring
• Individual education programmes
• Additional learning needs support
• Behaviour management support
• Student supervision
• Attendance checking
• Pupil record maintenance
• Classroom resource preparation
• Learning displays
• Photocopying
• Classroom organisation
• Emotional support
• Social skills development
• Positive reinforcement
• Student engagement
• Health and safety
• Child safeguarding
• Teacher collaboration
• Speech therapist coordination
• Occupational therapist coordination
• American curriculum support
• Inclusive education
• Student wellbeing

Why Join Us

This opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience within Abu Dhabi Emirate 's Education Management sector while allowing the successful candidate to contribute directly to student learning, inclusion, behaviour, and wellbeing. The position offers broad exposure to classroom teaching support, individual education programmes, specialist interventions, and day-to-day school operations. For professionals interested in developing a longer-term career in education, the role can build practical experience relevant to teaching assistance, inclusion support, pastoral care, special education, learning support, and other school-based positions within a growing education network.

About the Company

Aldar Education operates a network of schools across the United Arab Emirates and delivers a range of international and local educational pathways. Its schools focus on academic achievement, inclusive learning, student wellbeing, safeguarding, and high-quality classroom practice designed to support successful outcomes for learners.