Primary ELL Teacher - Inclusion Support

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Accommodation

Return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition benefit for up to one child

visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

End-of-service gratuity

Gems Rewards

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Primary ELL Teacher to support multilingual learners and students with additional learning needs in Dubai. The role emphasizes language development within inclusive education and collaborative planning with ELL, Inclusion, and general classroom staff.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised primary teaching qualification and UAE approval, plus experience in ELL or SEND and a commitment to differentiated instruction in a diverse international school community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary teaching credentials and UAE approval.
• Experience with ELL/EAL/SEND support in primary settings.
• Experience in inclusive education and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support primary students needing English language and learning support.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions for speaking, listening and writing.
• Assess language proficiency and learning barriers with observations and data.
• Differentiate lessons and collaborate with classroom teachers.
• Develop personalised learning strategies and track progress.
• Maintain records of assessments and interventions.

Skills

ELL support

Language acquisition

Differentiated instruction

Multilingual learner support

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

B.Ed / PGCE / teaching licence

UAE teaching approval

Primary education experience

Job description

Primary ELL Teacher - Inclusion Support Job Snapshot Role: Primary ELL Teacher - Inclusion Support Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Experience: Relevant Primary ELL, EAL, Inclusion or learning support experience Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Primary ELL Teacher will help multilingual learners and students with additional learning needs overcome barriers that can restrict their access to classroom learning. The position combines language development with inclusive education, requiring targeted support that strengthens communication, curriculum access, confidence and independence. Rather than working separately from mainstream teaching, the specialist will collaborate closely with Primary classroom teachers, ELL colleagues, Inclusion professionals and pastoral teams. Assessment findings and classroom observations will be translated into practical interventions and personalised strategies that enable students to participate more successfully across the curriculum.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education

Salary: 12000-18000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Support Primary students who require additional assistance with English language acquisition, learning needs or both.
• Plan and deliver targeted individual, small-group and in-class interventions according to identified student needs.
• Assess English language proficiency and learning barriers using appropriate observations, assessment information and classroom evidence.
• Develop students ' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so they can access learning more confidently across subject areas.
• Create personalised learning strategies and support plans with clear and achievable development targets.
• Monitor student progress systematically and evaluate whether interventions are producing the intended outcomes.
• Adjust intervention methods, frequency and learning resources in response to progress evidence.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate lessons, resources, instructions and learning activities.
• Provide practical strategies that help teachers support multilingual learners within mainstream classrooms.
• Assist colleagues in adapting learning for students with additional educational needs.
• Use scaffolding, modelling, visual resources, structured vocabulary development and other appropriate language-support techniques.
• Build positive relationships that encourage young learners to communicate, participate and take increasing responsibility for their learning.
• Support students in developing confidence, independence and a secure sense of belonging within the school community.
• Communicate constructively with parents regarding student development, interventions and progress.
• Coordinate with Inclusion, ELL, pastoral and Primary teaching teams to maintain consistent approaches to student support.
• Maintain appropriate records of assessments, interventions, support strategies and student outcomes.
• Contribute to school practices that recognise and value linguistic, cultural and learning diversity.
• Uphold safeguarding, student wellbeing and professional responsibilities throughout all support activities.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised Primary teaching qualification such as a B.Ed, PGCE, State Teaching Licence or equivalent.
• Relevant bachelor 's degree meeting UAE teacher approval requirements.
• Successful experience teaching or supporting children within a Primary or Elementary setting.
• Practical experience supporting English Language Learners, English as an Additional Language students or learners with additional educational needs.
• Qualification or professional development in ELL, EAL, SEND, Inclusion or Special Education is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of English language acquisition and the developmental needs of young multilingual learners.
• Experience designing and delivering targeted learning interventions.
• Sound knowledge of differentiated instruction, scaffolding and personalised learning.
• Ability to identify barriers to curriculum access and develop practical strategies for addressing them.
• Patient, adaptable and nurturing approach to working with children requiring additional support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with teachers, specialists and parents.
• Experience within a diverse multilingual international school community is advantageous.
• Previous international school or UAE education experience is beneficial but not essential.

Skills Set

• English Language Learner support
• ELL
• English as an Additional Language
• EAL
• Primary education
• Inclusive education
• Special education
• SEND support
• Language acquisition
• Speaking development
• Listening development
• Reading intervention
• Writing support
• Vocabulary development
• Targeted interventions
• Small-group instruction
• In-class support
• Differentiated instruction
• Scaffolding
• Personalised learning
• Student support plans
• Learning needs assessment
• Language assessment
• Progress monitoring
• Multilingual learner support
• Parent communication
• Teacher collaboration
• Student wellbeing
• Safeguarding

Why Join Us

This role provides an opportunity to influence student progress at a stage when effective language and learning support can have a lasting impact on academic access, confidence and independence. Working across classroom and specialist settings gives the Primary ELL Teacher scope to support individual learners while also strengthening inclusive teaching practices across the wider school. As part of GEMS Education, the successful candidate will join a diverse international education environment with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. The package includes a competitive tax-free salary, individual furnished accommodation, annual return flights, private medical insurance, a tuition fee benefit for up to one child, visa sponsorship, relocation allowance, end-of-service gratuity and GEMS Rewards. Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis for an appointment as soon as possible, with January 2027 as the latest intended start.

About the Company

GEMS Education is an international education provider with an extensive school network in the United Arab Emirates and other markets. Its schools serve diverse and multilingual student communities while emphasizing academic progress, inclusion, student wellbeing and continuous educational improvement. The organization provides specialist and classroom educators with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and support students with different language, learning and developmental needs.