Primary Inclusion Teacher - Gardens Campus (August 2025)

TES FE News; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our innovative school as a Primary Inclusion Teacher and champion inclusive education. You will play a vital role in ensuring students with Additional Learning Needs receive the support they deserve through collaboration and targeted interventions. We offer a competitive salary package and a focus on professional growth within a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Access to high-quality professional development opportunities

Supportive, multicultural community

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience in international, inclusive settings; IB PYP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan and co-teach inclusive lessons with teachers.
• Deliver direct support through in-class and small group sessions.
• Design and review Documented Learning Plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Coaching

Monitoring Progress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Bachelor’s in Education with Special Educational Needs qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Primary Inclusion Teacher to champion inclusive education across our IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). You will play a key role in ensuring that students with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) are supported through targeted interventions, meaningful collaboration, and inclusive classroom practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with homeroom and specialist teachers to co-plan and co-teach inclusive lessons.
• Deliver direct support to students through in-class, small group, and individual sessions.
• Design, implement, and review Documented Learning Plans (IEPs, ALPs, Behaviour Plans).
• Use a coaching model to build teacher confidence in inclusive strategies.
• Track and monitor student progress using school data systems and milestone trackers.
• Lead meetings with families, teachers, and therapists to ensure coordinated support.
• Supervise and mentor Inclusion Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.
• Promote inclusive values and practices throughout the whole school community.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, or Bachelor’s in Education with a recognised Special Educational Needs qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience in international, inclusive settings; IB PYP experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with teachers, families, and specialists.
• Passion for supporting the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Commitment to inclusive education as a whole-school responsibility.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Raha Gardens Campus, You Will Work In a Collaborative, Forward-thinking Environment Where Your Contributions Are Valued, And Your Professional Growth Is Supported. We Offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, multicultural community of staff, students, and parents.
• Early applications for this position are strongly encouraged and the school reserves the right to make an appointment ahead of the advertised closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.
  
  

Safeguarding

"Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, 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 to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks."

If you believe inclusion is not a place, but a practice — and that every child deserves to thrive — we’d love to hear from you.