Inclusion Teacher - Special Educational Needs

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wesgreen International School in Sharjah, UAE seeks an Inclusion Teacher with SEN expertise to support students within the National Curriculum for England. The role focuses on inclusive teaching, differentiated learning, and targeted interventions in a large mainstream school.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Ed or PGCE/PGDE with SEN specialization and at least 1 year of experience, collaborating closely with teachers and families to enable participation and progress.

Qualifications

• A B.Ed or PGCE/PGDE with SEN specialization.
• At least 1 year of teaching in an inclusion/SEN setting.
• Experience with the National Curriculum for England.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted teaching and interventions for SEN students.
• Adapt curriculum and materials for inclusive learning.
• Collaborate with mainstream teachers on inclusive practices.
• Support students with diverse academic, behavioural, and social needs.
• Develop individualised learning objectives and interventions.
• Monitor progress and adjust support accordingly.
• Maintain records for interventions and outcomes.
• Communicate with parents about progress and targets.

Skills

Inclusion education

Special Educational Needs

Differentiated instruction

Student progress monitoring

Collaborative teamwork

Education

B.Ed

PGCE/PGDE

SEN specialization

England NC experience

Job description

Inclusion Teacher - Special Educational Needs Job Snapshot

Role: Inclusion Teacher - Special Educational Needs

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education

Function: Special Education

Experience: Minimum 1 year

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Inclusion Teacher - Special Educational Needs in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is an immediate hiring opportunity in the Education industry for a qualified educator experienced in supporting students with additional learning needs within a mainstream British curriculum environment. The role focuses on inclusive teaching, differentiated learning, targeted intervention, student progress, and close collaboration with classroom teachers and families to ensure every learner can participate meaningfully and achieve their potential.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Sharjah

Industry: Education

Function: Special Education

Salary: 9000-14000 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

Role Context

The Inclusion Teacher will provide specialised academic and developmental support for students who require additional assistance to access the National Curriculum for England successfully. Working within a large mainstream school, the teacher will identify barriers to learning, adapt instructional approaches, deliver targeted interventions, and help students develop greater independence and confidence. The position also supports the wider inclusion strategy of GEMS Wesgreen International School by strengthening collaboration between teachers, students, families, and support teams. Effective intervention and monitoring will help ensure that individual learning needs are addressed without limiting students ' participation in mainstream school life. Key Responsibilities* Provide targeted teaching and intervention for students with Special Educational Needs and additional learning requirements.* Adapt curriculum content, teaching materials, and classroom activities so students can access learning at an appropriate level.* Work closely with mainstream teachers to develop practical strategies for inclusive classroom instruction.* Support students with a range of academic, behavioural, communication, social, or developmental needs.* Develop individualised learning objectives and appropriate intervention plans based on identified student requirements.* Monitor student progress carefully and adjust support strategies when expected improvement is not achieved.* Use assessment information, teacher observations, and student performance evidence to identify learning barriers and priorities.* Provide one-to-one or small-group instruction where targeted support can improve participation and attainment.* Help students develop independent learning strategies, confidence, organisation, and appropriate classroom behaviours.* Contribute to the preparation and review of individual education plans and related student support documentation.* Maintain accurate records covering interventions, progress, targets, observations, and outcomes.* Collaborate with class teachers when differentiating lessons, assessments, homework, and learning resources.* Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, agreed targets, and strategies that can reinforce learning.* Work constructively with learning support staff, pastoral teams, counsellors, and other relevant school professionals.* Promote an inclusive school culture that values individual differences and ensures students are treated with dignity and respect.* Contribute to transition planning when students move between year groups, phases, or levels of support.* Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, inclusion reviews, and wider school improvement activities.* Maintain appropriate safeguarding, confidentiality, and student wellbeing standards in all areas of practice.* Follow GEMS policies, school procedures, and applicable UAE educational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted teaching and intervention for students with Special Educational Needs and additional learning requirements.
• Adapt curriculum content, teaching materials, and classroom activities so students can access learning at an appropriate level.
• Work closely with mainstream teachers to develop practical strategies for inclusive classroom instruction.
• Support students with a range of academic, behavioural, communication, social, or developmental needs.
• Develop individualised learning objectives and appropriate intervention plans based on identified student requirements.
• Monitor student progress carefully and adjust support strategies when expected improvement is not achieved.
• Use assessment information, teacher observations, and student performance evidence to identify learning barriers and priorities.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group instruction where targeted support can improve participation and attainment.
• Help students develop independent learning strategies, confidence, organisation, and appropriate classroom behaviours.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of individual education plans and related student support documentation.
• Maintain accurate records covering interventions, progress, targets, observations, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with class teachers when differentiating lessons, assessments, homework, and learning resources.
• Communicate professionally with parents regarding student progress, agreed targets, and strategies that can reinforce learning.
• Work constructively with learning support staff, pastoral teams, counsellors, and other relevant school professionals.
• Promote an inclusive school culture that values individual differences and ensures students are treated with dignity and respect.
• Contribute to transition planning when students move between year groups, phases, or levels of support.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, inclusion reviews, and wider school improvement activities.
• Maintain appropriate safeguarding, confidentiality, and student wellbeing standards in all areas of practice.
• Follow GEMS policies, school procedures, and applicable UAE educational requirements.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a B.Ed or an appropriate bachelor 's degree together with a PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification. The qualification should include a specialisation in Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, Special Education, or another closely related educational field. Applicants must have at least 1 year of teaching experience within an Inclusion, Special Educational Needs, or Special Education setting. Previous experience supporting students with varied additional learning needs within a mainstream school environment is required. Candidates should also have practical experience teaching or supporting the National Curriculum for England and understand how curriculum expectations can be adapted without unnecessarily restricting student access or progression. The successful teacher will combine patience and empathy with structured intervention, effective assessment, clear communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and families.

Skills Set

• Special Educational Needs
• Inclusion education
• Special Education
• National Curriculum for England
• Differentiated instruction
• Individualised learning
• Learning intervention
• Student support plans
• Individual education plans
• Progress monitoring
• Student assessment
• Small-group teaching
• One-to-one support
• Mainstream classroom inclusion
• Learning barriers assessment
• Behaviour support
• Additional learning needs
• Curriculum adaptation
• Teaching resource modification
• Student wellbeing
• Parent communication
• Teacher collaboration
• Learning support coordination
• Student record keeping
• Safeguarding
• Inclusive classroom practice

Why Join Us

This opportunity enables an Inclusion Teacher to work within an established British curriculum school serving a large and diverse student community. GEMS Wesgreen International School combines mainstream academic provision with a strong commitment to helping learners with different educational needs access appropriate support and progress successfully. The school is British Schools Overseas accredited and recognised as Outstanding across BSO standards. Teachers also have access to professional development pathways including ECT, QTS, and PGCE programmes delivered through ESP Ltd, alongside opportunities for progression across the wider GEMS Education network. For an educator specialising in Special Educational Needs, the role offers valuable experience within an inclusive mainstream setting where targeted support can have a direct impact on student confidence, independence, academic achievement, and long-term participation in school life.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a long-established international education provider operating schools across the United Arab Emirates and other markets. GEMS Wesgreen International School was established in 1991 and serves nearly 4000 students from EYFS through Year 13 in Sharjah. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and combines academic expectations with inclusive education, student wellbeing, professional teacher development, and opportunities for staff progression across the GEMS network.