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Nord Anglia Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education organization in Dubai is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide personalized support for secondary students from Year 7 to Year 11. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporting neurodiverse students and working within the British curriculum. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering targeted teaching sessions, collaborating with teachers and parents, and maintaining high academic standards. This full-time role starts on 5th January 2026 and includes competitive remuneration and visa provision.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary aged students from Year 7 to Year 11.
• Previous relevant experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Secondary Teacher.
• Ability to maintain high academic attainment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student participation.
• Prepare and deliver one-to-one and small-group teaching sessions.

Skills

Experience providing core subject support

Supporting neurodiverse students

Working within the British curriculum

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong English skills – spoken and written

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Nord Anglia International School Dubai is a vibrant, purpose‑built flagship campus that nurtures over 3,000 diverse students. The curriculum, rooted in the British system and adapted to our unique setting, leads to outstanding outcomes at IGCSE, A Level, and IB Diploma. With recognitions such as being named one of the Top 100 schools globally by Spears and rated ‘Outstanding’ by KHDA, BSO, and NEASC, NAS Dubai provides an inclusive environment where educators thrive and students flourish.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 85 schools across 33 countries. We deliver high‑quality, transformational education by going beyond traditional learning, offering teachers and students unique global experiences.

About the role

You will provide personalised support on a 1:1 and small‑group basis with secondary students from Year 7 to Year 11.

The ideal candidate

• Experience providing core subject (Math, English, Science) support to secondary aged students (Years 7–11)
• Experience supporting neurodiverse students, including planning and delivering small‑group and 1:1 sessions
• Previous relevant experience as a Learning Support Assistant or Secondary Teacher
• Experience working within the British curriculum across secondary to GCSE/IGCSE level
• Relevant qualifications
• A good rapport with young people
• A genuine passion for education
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A friendly and professional manner
• Strong English skills – spoken and written

We seek a candidate who thrives on maintaining high academic attainment, is confident teaching students with learning difficulties, and can collaborate with stakeholders to enhance student participation. The role involves preparing and delivering one‑to‑one and small‑group teaching sessions, supporting teachers and parents to develop personalised educational plans (PEPs), and tailoring provision to each student’s needs.

Collaboration will occur with the Secondary Head of Inclusion and a dynamic Personalised Learning Team. Only candidates with the relevant experience and qualifications will be shortlisted for interview.

Selection Process

The closing date for application is 25th November 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews that will take place at Nord Anglia International School Dubai.

This is a full‑time position, starting from 5th January 2026. The start date can be extended depending on notice period. Remuneration is competitive and includes visa provision.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world‑class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people thrive and learn. We uphold safeguarding and promote the welfare of all pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last ten years.