Classroom Assistant - Student Support

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 50,220 - 83,700; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking a Classroom Assistant - Student Support for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi. This full-time role focuses on supporting students in classroom activities and ensuring their emotional and social well-being.

The ideal candidate is a UAE National with previous experience in education or childcare. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and supporting pupils with additional needs while creating a safe environment for learning.

Qualifications

• UAE National candidate.
• Previous experience in a classroom support role is preferred.
• Genuine interest in supporting children academically and emotionally.
• Patient, caring approach when working with diverse pupils.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils during classroom activities and wider school tasks.
• Help pupils participate fully in lessons through encouragement.
• Assist with pupils' social, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Monitor and document pupil progress.
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Classroom assistance

Student support

Pupil supervision

Individual learning support

Small group support

Additional needs support

Behaviour support

Emotional well-being support

Pupil progress monitoring

Teacher assistance

Education

UAE National candidate

Previous experience in classroom support or education environment

Job description

Job Summary

Classroom Assistant - Student Support is a full‑time position at Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Eligibility: UAE National; salary 4,500–7,500 AED. The role focuses on supporting pupils in classroom activities, ensuring a safe inclusive environment and assisting teachers with daily routines.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education Management
Function: Classroom Teaching
Job Type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils and small groups during classroom activities, learning tasks, school routines and wider school‑day activities.
• Help pupils participate fully in lessons by providing encouragement, practical guidance and appropriate classroom support.
• Assist with the social, emotional and physical well‑being of pupils throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including emotional, behavioural or social development requirements.
• Help implement individual education programmes for pupils or groups of pupils under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Monitor pupil progress during supported activities and share relevant observations with the class teacher.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records, classroom notes, learning evidence and routine documentation.
• Prepare classroom resources, learning materials, photocopying, displays and other items needed for effective teaching.
• Create and maintain displays of pupils' work to celebrate achievement and support a positive classroom environment.
• Support teachers with classroom organization, lesson preparation, transitions and daily routines.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, positive behaviour and respectful interaction with others.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health, safety, safeguarding and pupil welfare.
• Help maintain an orderly, welcoming and safe classroom environment that supports learning.
• Support pupils during activities outside the classroom when required, including breaks, transitions, school events and supervised activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, school leaders and parents when appropriate.
• Follow the aims of the school and comply with school policies, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures and relevant UAE education expectations.
• Demonstrate respect for the culture and values of the region while contributing positively to the school community.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National candidate.
• Previous experience in a classroom support, school assistant, childcare or education environment is preferred.
• Genuine interest in supporting children and helping them grow academically, socially and emotionally.
• Patient, caring and positive approach when working with pupils of different abilities and needs.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with pupils, teachers, administrative staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Good communication skills with the ability to follow teacher guidance and share observations clearly.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with willingness to support different classroom and school activities.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, safeguarding and child well‑being responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling pupil information and school matters.
• Organized approach to classroom tasks, resources, records and daily routines.
• Team‑focused mindset with willingness to support colleagues and contribute to shared school goals.
• Appreciation of the values, culture and expectations of the UAE education environment.

Skills Set

• Classroom assistance
• Student support
• Pupil supervision
• Individual learning support
• Small group support
• Additional needs support
• Behaviour support
• Social development support
• Emotional well‑being support
• Individual education programmes
• Pupil progress monitoring
• Classroom resources
• Learning displays
• Teacher assistance
• Photocopying support
• Classroom organization
• Pupil records
• Health and safety awareness
• Safeguarding awareness
• Child well‑being
• British curriculum environment
• Communication skills
• Team collaboration
• School policy compliance
• UAE National development