Learning Support Practitioner - Primary - August 2025 Start - Sunmarke School

TES FE News; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dubai seeks a Learning Support Practitioner to assist teachers in enhancing student engagement in academic and social development. The role requires strong communication skills and experience working with children. Candidates must be sponsored by a spouse/father for this local contract, which offers school holidays but no additional benefits. Applications close on August 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong written & oral communication skills in English required.
• Experience of working with children essential.
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogic to support diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and staff to support pupils’ learning.
• Monitor and review records of pupil progress over time.
• Prepare learning environment and resources under teacher guidance.

Skills

Strong written & oral communication skills in English

Good organisational and interpersonal skills

Experience of working with children

Knowledge of inclusive pedagogic

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: The role of the Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) is to provide support to Students & Staff in the Primary Phase of the School. The Learning Support Practitioner will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of students in their academic and social development.

Reporting To: Class Teacher

Responsibilities

• Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils’ learning
• Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers
• Provide feedback to teachers the progress, outcomes, and achievements made by pupil
• Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time
• Apply strategies to promote pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
• Prepare the learning environment and resources under the direction of teachers’ i.e preparing classrooms materials, displays, equipment & supplies.

Job Specification

• Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong written & oral communication skills in English
• Experience of working with children
• Knowledge of inclusive pedagogic
• Bilingual candidates welcomed

Note: 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.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply for this role

The closing date for applications is 29th of Aug 2025. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

The appointment start date will be mid-Aug 2025