Learning Support Assistant (AY 25-26)

ASCS Nad Al Sheba; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An American curriculum school in Dubai is looking for a passionate Learning Support Assistant to provide support for Special Educational Needs students. The role emphasizes safety in learning environments and encourages interactive play. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience managing special needs students, along with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Two continuous years of experience dealing with Special Educational Needs Students as a full-time shadow teacher.
• Completed a RBT Training/ABA Training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support for Special Educational Needs students in class or in withdrawal situations.
• Encourage safe, interactive play during outdoor activities.
• Report any progress towards targets for Special Educational Needs students.

Skills

Special Educational Needs support

Creative engagement

Health and safety awareness

Education

High School or Bachelor’s degree

Courses in Education and/or Psychology

Childcare qualification level 2 and/or 3

Job description

Job Overview

Our American curriculum school, American School of Creative Science in Dubai, is looking for a creative, passionate, and outstanding Learning Support Assistant who values professional development opportunities and a good work-life balance.

We expect our Learning Support Assistant to provide learning support for Special Educational Needs students in class or in withdrawal situations, either 1:1 or in small groups, and in the playground and during outdoor activities, being mindful of their health and safety in relation to their condition and encouraging safe, interactive play. Report any progress towards targets for Special Educational Needs students with a behavior Support Plan.

Start Date: Immediately

Job Requirements

• High School or Bachelor’s degree.
• Courses in Education and/or Psychology preferred.
• A Childcare qualification level 2 and /or 3 would be desirable.
• Two continuous years of experience dealing with Special Educational Needs Students as a full‑time shadow teacher.
• Completed a RBT Training/ABA Training preferred.

Why Choose Us

Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management International (BEAM) is most widely known for its excellence in operating the British K-13 and American K-12 curriculum schools in Dubai and Sharjah under the banner of the International School of Creative Science (ISCS) and American School of Creative Science (ASCS), together enrolling over 8,000 students in the United Arab Emirates.

At BEAM, our educators see learning through the eyes of their students and our students see themselves as their own teachers and leaders. We are lighting the way to be a better future through faith, leadership, creativity & scientific understanding of learning. We have changed the way education is delivered through investing in ‘Visible Learning’.

We are the leading schools providing the best of the UK/US, Arabic and Islamic Studies Curriculum together with an unparalleled Quran programme for all our Global Leaders of Learning, Life, Humanity and Faith.

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with all accrediting bodies including local authorities’ decrees and mandates and the National bodies such as the Department for Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" recommendations, NEASC Safeguarding and Protection Standards of 2016. At Schools of Creative Science, 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 and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.