EAL Student Support Assistant

Nord Anglia Education; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an EAL-Student Support Assistant to join the EAL Team. The role supports students with English as an Additional Language under the EAL Coordinator and Head of Inclusion, contributing to academic progress and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, monitor progress, and promote confidence, independence, and effective communication among pupils, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language speakers required.
• Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students.
• Adapt resources and strategies to meet learners’ needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to development/review of Individual EAL Plans and support programmes.

Skills

Fluent English

Additional language

Job description

EAL-Student Support Assistant

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to join our EAL Team. This is a support role within a well-established, collaborative, and highly successful team in a thriving and expanding school. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the EAL Coordinator and Head of Inclusion, providing support to students with English as an Additional Language and contributing to their academic progress and wellbeing.

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2026.

About the Role

The Student Support Assistant will work closely with class teachers, the EAL Coordinator, and the Head of Inclusion to provide individual and small-group support, adapting resources and strategies to meet learners’ needs. The role involves monitoring pupil progress, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the development and review of Individual EAL Plans and support programmes. The successful candidate will foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, promoting confidence, independence, and effective communication. They will also contribute to the wider work of the school by participating in meetings, collaborating with the EAL team, and strengthening links between home and school. Successful candidates will be fluent English language speakers. Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage.

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.