Primary Inclusion Teacher - SEN Support

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 145,080 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully furnished accommodation

Private medical insurance

Free schooling

Annual airfare

End-of-service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Education UAE is seeking a Primary Inclusion Teacher - SEN Support for an August 2026 start at GEMS Metropole School in Dubai. The role focuses on inclusive teaching, planning targeted interventions, and partnering with families to ensure access to the curriculum for all learners.

The successful candidate will implement evidence-based strategies, monitor progress, and contribute to an inclusive school culture built on curiosity, confidence, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with recognised PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven experience teaching Inclusion or supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Experience working with primary-aged students in a school.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and targeted intervention.
• Ability to assess learning needs and create individual support plans.
• Experience monitoring progress and using evidence to adapt provision.
• Knowledge of literacy, numeracy, communication and social-emotional interventions.
• Ability to collaborate with class teachers, learning support assistants, parents, and external professionals.
• Reflective, solution-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ambition to progress within an international school network.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted individual, small-group, and in‑class support for primary students with identified learning needs.
• Assess students' academic, developmental, behavioural, communication, and social‑emotional requirements.
• Develop and implement individual education plans, support plans, intervention programmes, and measurable learning targets.
• Review student targets regularly and adjust provision according to progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate lessons, resources, tasks, and assessment methods.
• Recommend practical teaching strategies that improve curriculum access and classroom participation.
• Support students with literacy, numeracy, communication, executive functioning, attention, behaviour, and emotional regulation needs.
• Provide appropriate challenge and support while encouraging independence and confidence.
• Monitor student attainment and progress through structured data collection and evidence‑based review.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, meetings, targets, and outcomes.
• Prepare clear progress reports for school leaders, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in student support meetings, inclusion reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Work closely with parents to explain support strategies, progress, and next steps.
• Coordinate with counsellors, therapists, psychologists, medical professionals, and external agencies when required.
• Support the implementation of professional recommendations within the school environment.
• Guide learning support assistants in delivering planned interventions and classroom strategies.
• Model inclusive teaching methods and share effective practice with colleagues.
• Contribute to professional development sessions on differentiation, inclusion, and student support.
• Help teachers establish inclusive classroom routines and positive behaviour approaches.
• Support student transitions between year groups, phases, schools, or support programmes.
• Contribute to school policies, procedures, and improvement planning related to inclusion.
• Promote a culture in which student differences are understood, respected, and supported.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, school events, and community‑based initiatives.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, health and safety, and school compliance requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional learning and remain current with developments in inclusive education.

Skills

Primary inclusion

Special Education

SEN support

Differentiated instruction

Individual education plans

Student assessment

Learning interventions

Literacy intervention

Numeracy intervention

Behavioural support

Emotional regulation

Communication support

Progress monitoring

Parent consultation

Teacher collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with recognised PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Job description

Job Snapshot

• Role: Primary Inclusion Teacher - SEN Support
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Education Management
• Function: Special Education
• Experience: Proven Primary Inclusion teaching experience
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Education Management
• Function: Special Education
• Salary: 13,000–20,000 (estimated – confirm with employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Primary Inclusion Teacher - SEN Support in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity focused on inclusive teaching, differentiated instruction, targeted intervention, and improved learning outcomes for primary students. GEMS Education is hiring an experienced Inclusion Teacher for an August 2026 start at GEMS Metropole School Al Waha. The role requires a reflective and solution‑focused educator who can identify learning needs, plan effective support, collaborate with classroom teachers and families, and help every student access the curriculum successfully. The successful candidate will contribute to an inclusive school culture built around curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness.

Context

The Primary Inclusion Teacher - SEN Support will help remove barriers to learning for students who require additional academic, behavioural, communication, social, emotional, or developmental support. The teacher will work with class teachers, inclusion leaders, learning support assistants, parents, and external specialists to develop appropriate strategies and interventions. The position will combine direct teaching with assessment, planning, consultation, progress monitoring, and staff collaboration. By adapting provision to individual needs, the Inclusion Teacher will support student participation, confidence, independence, attainment, and wellbeing across the primary phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted individual, small-group, and in‑class support for primary students with identified learning needs.
• Assess students' academic, developmental, behavioural, communication, and social‑emotional requirements.
• Use assessment evidence, classroom observations, teacher feedback, and student records to identify barriers to learning.
• Develop and implement individual education plans, support plans, intervention programmes, and measurable learning targets.
• Review student targets regularly and adjust provision according to progress.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to differentiate lessons, resources, tasks, and assessment methods.
• Recommend practical teaching strategies that improve curriculum access and classroom participation.
• Support students with literacy, numeracy, communication, executive functioning, attention, behaviour, and emotional regulation needs.
• Provide appropriate challenge and support while encouraging independence and confidence.
• Monitor student attainment and progress through structured data collection and evidence‑based review.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, interventions, meetings, targets, and outcomes.
• Prepare clear progress reports for school leaders, teachers, and parents.
• Participate in student support meetings, inclusion reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Work closely with parents to explain support strategies, progress, and next steps.
• Coordinate with counsellors, therapists, psychologists, medical professionals, and external agencies when required.
• Support the implementation of professional recommendations within the school environment.
• Guide learning support assistants in delivering planned interventions and classroom strategies.
• Model inclusive teaching methods and share effective practice with colleagues.
• Contribute to professional development sessions on differentiation, inclusion, and student support.
• Help teachers establish inclusive classroom routines and positive behaviour approaches.
• Support student transitions between year groups, phases, schools, or support programmes.
• Contribute to school policies, procedures, and improvement planning related to inclusion.
• Promote a culture in which student differences are understood, respected, and supported.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, school events, and community‑based initiatives.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, health and safety, and school compliance requirements.
• Engage in continuous professional learning and remain current with developments in inclusive education.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree with a recognised PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent teaching qualification related to Inclusion or Special Education.
• Proven experience teaching Inclusion or supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Experience working with primary‑aged students in a school environment.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and targeted intervention.
• Ability to assess learning needs and create suitable individual support plans.
• Experience monitoring progress and using evidence to adapt provision.
• Knowledge of literacy, numeracy, communication, behavioural, and social‑emotional interventions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with class teachers, learning support assistants, parents, and external professionals.
• Reflective, solution‑focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and student support.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational ability and accurate documentation practices.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing, and equal access to learning.
• Willingness to share outstanding practice and support wider staff development.
• Ambition to progress within a high‑performing international school network.
• Willingness to contribute to extracurricular programmes and community events.
• Experience in a British curriculum or international school is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Primary inclusion
• Special Education
• SEN support
• Differentiated instruction
• Individual education plans
• Student assessment
• Learning interventions
• Literacy intervention
• Numeracy intervention
• Behavioural support
• Emotional regulation
• Communication support
• Progress monitoring
• Student support plans
• Classroom inclusion
• Curriculum access
• Learning support assistant guidance
• Parent consultation
• Teacher collaboration
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Safeguarding
• Child protection
• Inclusive classroom practice
• Student wellbeing
• Transition support
• Data‑informed intervention
• Professional development
• Community engagement

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to influence inclusive education within a distinctive Dubai school that places sustainability, creativity, student leadership, and community participation at the centre of learning. The successful candidate will help develop provision for students with additional needs while working alongside experienced educators and specialist support teams. The employment package includes a competitive tax‑free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfare to the employee's country of residence, and end‑of‑service gratuity. Teachers also receive access to GEMS Rewards, offering discounts across flights, hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, entertainment, and other UAE services.