Learning Assistant

Dubai British School Mira are currently recruiting for their founding year of operation.

Dubai British School Mira is seeking to hire exceptional professionals to join the founding team of teachers commencing August 2025.

This is a rare opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are innovative, cognitively agile, are committed to continual professional learning, and are passionate about building culture and community.

Successful candidates will become part of the Founding Team at Dubai British School Mira and will be expected to embrace and embody our vision of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’, whilst continually supporting the growth and development of our learning community within the school’s world-class facilities.

We are an inclusive school that believes all children can achieve when they are surrounded by caring, dedicated and hard-working professionals. Founding members of the team must be committed to building this culture through a clear focus on creating high-quality learning experiences with wellbeing at the heart.

Job Purpose

To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Year/Grade Leader.

Key Accountabilities

• Work within the framework set by the assigned teacher and Year/Grade Level Leader, outlining the TA’s role in lessons including how they will provide feedback to the named student(s) and colleagues on learning and behaviour.
• Supervise and facilitate individual support for the named student, with particular reference to Individual Education Plan (IEP) / pupil passport targets, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.
• Provide informal feedback to the named student in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher.
• Record and share with the teacher, colleagues and supporting professionals, issues of concern and positive feedback about the student’s welfare and achievements.
• Contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
• Attend any staff meetings and Professional Development days as requested and required by School.
• Accompany student to Extra Curricular Activities outside of school hours, if required and as agreed by the School.
• Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed, including being flexible to support in other areas of the school as and when required; on occasions this may involve supporting other students, for instance if the named student is working in a collaborative setting.
• Adhere at all times to the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, ensuring all concerns are immediately passed on to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead(s).

Requirements

Education:

Minimum A - Level or equivalent (certificate has to be MoFA attested).

Experience:

• Experience or aptitude for working with and supporting students of ranging abilities, various ages and with special educational needs.
• Previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred.

Competencies:

• Good levels of written and spoken English.
• Enthusiasm, commitment and aptitude for working with students.
• Good team player, able to work well as part of a team.
• Confidentiality and empathy.

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.