Learning Support Assistant - ELL - Sunmarke School

Fortes Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortes Education, Dubai-based, invites applications for a Learning Support Assistant (ELL) at Sunmarke School. The role focuses on supporting early years and primary learners, under teacher guidance, to boost academic and social development.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in an international school, a B.Ed. or BA English, fluent English, and a commitment to safeguarding and privacy. The appointment is a local contract with school holiday parity.

Qualifications

• An ‘Outstanding’ teacher with at least 2 years of experience working in an international school.
• The candidate should hold a degree i.e., B.Ed. or a B.A in English or equivalent.
• Qualifications must be attested by the UAE Embassy and MOFA in Dubai and go through the equivalisation process.
• Fluent English speakers available to work from 7 am – 4.30 pm.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to staff & student privacy.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written & oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• Sponsorship by spouse/father is required as this is a local contract with holidays per academic year]
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Responsibilities

• Support & work alongside Teachers planning to support students learning.
• Preparing the learning environment under the direction of the Teacher e.g. preparing classrooms materials, equipment & supplies.
• Monitor, maintain & review records of student progress and provide support based on their needs.
• Support the teachers during field trips, group activities, sports events or other events etc.
• Support specific groups of students in lessons so that they may access learning at their own pace.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

B.Ed. or BA English

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Fortes Education has been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building education in the entire Middle East region.

Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education (PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in their own lives. We enable children to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.

About Sunmarke School – Where Amazing Happens

Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring, values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our suite of signature programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives. This was reflected in Sunmarke School winning the coveted ‘Most Innovative School’ award at the international Which School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London.

Sunmarke is an all-through school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways for students, including the National Curriculum of England, GCSE/IGCSE, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma Programmes. Our students regularly win examination boards’ ‘best in world’, ‘best in Middle East’ and ‘best in country’ awards every year, across a diverse range of subjects. The latest incredible IB results show that Sunmarke School is in the top 3 schools in Dubai and 69th in world rankings. Our suite of Signature Programmes is unrivalled in Dubai, with inspiring opportunities for students to experience transformative learning opportunities. These include Environmental and Sustainability Studies, where students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future terrains; a world-class STEAM centre and curriculum, which offers students an incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems, from Foundation Stage through to Year 9; Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences alongside our cutting-edge use of Artificial Intelligence for staff and students; outstanding performing arts opportunities with full black box and auditorium facilities alongside peripatetic music spaces and media suites; and a fantastic sports programme augmented with professional coaches, which led Sunmarke to be overall champions at the BSME Games.

Sunmarke School has been judged by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a ‘Very Good’ school since our third year of operation and is consistently judged ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas (BSO).

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our journey beyond “outstanding”. Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flagship schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.

Job Purpose

The role of the Learning Support Assistant (LSA) - ELL is to provide support to Students & Staff in the Early Years & Primary Phases of the School. The Learning Support Assistant will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of students in their academic and social development.

Reporting To

Class Teacher

Responsibilities

• Support & work alongside Teachers planning to support students learning.


• Preparing the learning environment under the direction of the Teacher i.e preparing classrooms materials, equipment & supplies.


• Monitor, maintain & review records of student progress and provide support based on their needs.


• Support the teachers during field trips, group activities, sports events or other events etc.


• Support specific groups of students in lessons so that they may access learning at their own pace.

Job Specification

• An ‘Outstanding’ teacher with at least 2 years of experience working in an international school.


• The candidate should hold a degree i.e., B.Ed. or a B.A in English or equivalent.


• Candidates’ qualifications will need to be attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of qualification including the attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai. In addition, the candidates qualifications will need to go through the equivalisation process.


• Fluent English speakers available to work from 7 am – 4.30 pm.


• Strong work ethics along with a commitment to staff & student privacy.


• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.


• Strong written & oral communication skills in English


• Knowledge of other languages is an advantage


• Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/father as this is a local contract therefore there are no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per academic year.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is the 08 October 2026. The appointment start date will be September/October 2026.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Fortes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, 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 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.