Inclusion Assistant - UAE National

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 55,800 - 100,440; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an Inclusion Assistant in Abu Dhabi to support students with additional learning needs in primary-secondary education. The role focuses on assisting pupils to build independence and confidence while collaborating closely with teachers, therapists, and school leadership.

A successful candidate should be a UAE National with at least a secondary school certificate, SEN qualification, and experience in UAE schools. Join a supportive environment that promotes inclusive education and professional development.

Qualifications

• UAE National candidate.
• At least 1 year of experience in UAE schools.
• Understanding of student support needs in an inclusive school environment.
• Positive attitude toward training and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with the implementation of IEP goals.
• Monitor work assigned by teachers, keeping pupils focused.
• Promote student independence by teaching practical strategies.

Skills

SEN student support

Inclusion assistance

IEP goal support

One-to-one pupil support

Differentiated learning resources

Student independence strategies

Social communication support

Behaviour support

Education

Secondary school certificate or bachelor's degree

Minimum SEN qualification

Job description

Inclusion Assistant - UAE National in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a meaningful Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a UAE National support professional who can assist students with additional learning needs and help them participate confidently in classroom, specialist, and school-wide activities. This role is ideal for a caring and reliable inclusion assistant with SEN knowledge, UAE school experience, and the ability to support IEP goals, differentiated learning, social communication, behaviour development, and student independence.

Job DetailsCountry: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: 5000-9000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Inclusion Assistant - UAE National role supports inclusive learning at Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi. The position focuses on helping individual pupils access the curriculum, follow classroom routines, develop independence, and make progress against their individual education programme goals. This role requires close collaboration with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, the Head of Inclusion, therapists, and other school professionals. The successful candidate will provide academic, emotional, behavioural, physical, social, and communication support while maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding standards, and a positive approach to student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in school activities.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support based on student needs and teacher direction.
• Assist with the implementation of individual education programmes linked to student IEP goals.
• Contribute to monitoring student progress, attainment, engagement, and classroom participation.
• Support pupils with academic, physical, emotional, behavioural, social, and communication needs.
• Prepare materials and resources that help students access or differentiate the curriculum.
• Promote student independence by teaching clear, meaningful, and practical learning strategies.
• Assist homeroom and subject teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Provide academic assistance through individual instruction or group support where appropriate.
• Demonstrate instructional activities and help students understand assigned classroom tasks.
• Monitor work assigned by teachers, keeping pupils focused and engaged while tasks are in progress.
• Praise student achievements and report progress or concerns to the teacher.
• Supervise pupils in classrooms, specialist lessons, school activities, trips, visits, and other school locations.
• Support positive behaviour, self-esteem, and discipline in line with whole-school policy.
• Attend SaLT, OT, or ABA therapy sessions when required and support follow-up interventions to consolidate target skills.
• Attend ECA sessions, school trips, training sessions, and professional meetings as required.
• Work with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when needed.
• Build close and open working relationships with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, and the Head of Inclusion.
• Follow confidentiality guidelines and respect school procedures for formal parent communication.
• Comply with health and safety, code of conduct, safeguarding, and all relevant school policies.
• Maintain a strong example through punctuality, attendance, dress, and professional conduct.
• Mentor new Inclusion Assistants when requested or participate in mentoring as part of development.
• Carry out additional duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Inclusion.

Ideal Profile

• UAE National candidate.
• Minimum SEN qualification.
• Secondary school certificate or bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in UAE schools.
• English language skills or the language used in the school curriculum.
• Understanding of student support needs in an inclusive school environment.
• Ability to assist with IEP goals, classroom access, differentiated resources, and student progress.
• Patient, caring, reliable, and professional approach to student support.
• Ability to work closely with teachers, inclusion teams, therapists, and school leaders.
• Strong respect for confidentiality, safeguarding, and student wellbeing.
• Positive attitude toward training, teamwork, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
• Awareness of health and safety expectations in a school setting.

Skills Set

• SEN student support
• Inclusion assistance
• IEP goal support
• One-to-one pupil support
• Small-group classroom support
• Differentiated learning resources
• Academic assistance
• Behaviour support
• Student independence strategies
• Social communication support
• SaLT intervention follow-up
• OT intervention support
• ABA therapy target consolidation
• Student progress monitoring
• Pupil record support
• Classroom supervision
• ECA and school trip support
• Confidential communication
• Health and safety awareness
• Teacher and therapist collaboration

Why Join Us

• Support inclusive education in a respected Abu Dhabi Charter School serving a diverse student community.
• Help students with additional learning needs build independence, confidence, communication skills, and classroom participation.
• Work closely with teachers, inclusion leaders, and therapy professionals in a supportive school environment.
• Gain practical experience in Abu Dhabi's Primary-Secondary Education sector.
• Contribute to a school culture shaped by collaboration, leadership, creativity, and high expectations.
• Join Aldar Education's wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional standards guide daily practice.

Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National