Classroom Assistant UAEN - Yasmina American School AY25-26

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education are seeking a UAE National Classroom Assistant for Yasmina American School in Abu Dhabi, starting in November 2025. The role supports pupils inside and outside the classroom and collaborates with teachers to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Yasmina American School offers a comprehensive American curriculum (Pre-KG to Grade 5) and a supportive setting aimed at academic excellence and personal development. Applicants should be UAE nationals with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• For UAE Nationals.
• To have a minimum attested secondary school certificate / Diploma / Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as Classroom Assistant / Inclusion Assistant.
• Experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
• Commitment to safeguarding, professionalism and well-being of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individual pupils/groups inside and outside the classroom to enable participation in activities and wellbeing.
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety.
• Assist in implementing individual education programmes and monitor progress.
• Support pupils with additional needs and help develop social skills.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work.
• Support teachers with photocopying and other tasks to support teaching.
• Comply with health and safety requirements and school policies; set a good example.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Work with other professionals (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists) when necessary.
• Undertake other duties as required by the principal.

Skills

Student support

Health & safety

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Discipline & behavior

Education

Secondary school certificate / Diploma / Degree

Job description

Job Description:

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding UAE National Classroom Assistant for Yasmina American School in Abu Dhabi to start in November 2025.

Yasmina American School is Located in the heart of Khalifa City A, and is committed to providing every child with an exceptional education that’s both high-quality and affordable. With a comprehensive American curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 5, we focus on unlocking each child’s potential in a supportive and engaging environment.

Our passionate teachers and state-of-the-art facilities create the ideal setting for academic excellence and personal development. At Yasmina American School, we make outstanding education accessible, equipping your child to thrive in and beyond the classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for individual pupils / groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being.
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils / groups of pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils’ work.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Work with other professional’s e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists etc. as necessary.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the principal requires.

Specific Duties:

• Academic assistance.
• Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction.
• Demonstrating various instructional activities.
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher – checking and correcting pupils’ work while in progress.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
• Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
• Checking attendance.
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
• Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem.
• Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• For UAE Nationals.
• To have a minimum attested secondary school certificate / Diploma / Degree.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as Classroom Assistant / Inclusion Assistant.

Job specific knowledge & skills:

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well‑being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra‑curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution‑focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.