Special Educator - British Curriculum Support

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education seeks a Special Educator to support students in a Dubai-based British curriculum environment. The role focuses on identifying learning needs and delivering targeted interventions within inclusive classrooms.

The ideal candidate holds a UAE-relevant Special Education qualification and educational expertise, with immediate availability preferred. Collaboration with teachers and families is essential to enhance student progress and participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master 's degree in Special Education.
• Bachelor of Education qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess students to identify learning strengths and support priorities.
• Develop individualized learning goals and intervention strategies.
• Deliver targeted individual and small-group sessions that reinforce classroom learning.
• Adapt activities, instructions, resources, and assessment methods for students requiring additional support.
• Coordinate with teachers to integrate accommodations into daily lessons.
• Monitor progress and document assessments, targets, and support sessions.

Skills

Special education assessment

Individualized learning planning

Differentiated classroom support

Targeted academic intervention

Inclusive British curriculum practices

Student progress monitoring

Learning resource adaptation

Behavior and engagement support

Parent and teacher consultation

Small-group instruction

Assistive learning resources

Confidential student documentation

Education

Bachelor in Special Education

Bachelor of Education qualification

Master in Special Education

Job description

Special Educator - British Curriculum Support

Job Snapshot

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Special Education

Experience: Relevant UAE teaching experience

Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

LEAMS Education has an immediate opening for a Special Educator - British Curriculum Support in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, within the Primary-Secondary Education industry. The role is designed for an experienced professional who can identify individual learning needs and provide focused support within an inclusive British curriculum school. The Special Educator will work directly with students while collaborating with classroom teachers and families to remove learning barriers, strengthen participation, and support measurable academic and developmental progress.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Primary-Secondary Education

Function: Special Education

Salary: 6000-10000 AED per month

Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Special Educator will help students access classroom learning through appropriate assessment, personalized strategies, and structured intervention. Support may be provided individually, in small groups, or within mainstream lessons according to each student 's identified needs. The position contributes to a school culture where students receive fair opportunities to learn, communicate, build confidence, and participate meaningfully in academic and social activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe and assess students to identify learning strengths, challenges, and support priorities.
• Develop individualized learning goals and intervention strategies based on documented needs.
• Deliver targeted individual and small-group sessions that reinforce classroom learning.
• Adapt activities, instructions, resources, and assessment methods for students requiring additional support.
• Work with classroom teachers to integrate suitable accommodations into daily lessons.
• Monitor student progress and revise intervention approaches when outcomes do not meet expectations. Clear documentation will be maintained for assessments, learning targets, support sessions, progress reviews, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide teachers with practical guidance on differentiation and inclusive classroom methods.
• Communicate sensitively with parents regarding student needs, progress, and recommended support.
• Encourage independence, self-confidence, appropriate behavior, and positive peer interaction.
• Use visual aids, assistive resources, and structured learning techniques where appropriate.
• Participate in student review meetings and contribute evidence-based observations.
• Follow school safeguarding, confidentiality, inclusion, and student welfare procedures.
• Coordinate with internal support teams and external specialists when additional expertise is required.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold a Bachelor 's or Master 's degree in Special Education together with a Bachelor of Education qualification. Relevant teaching experience gained within the UAE is required. The preferred candidate will understand British curriculum classroom expectations and demonstrate patience, professional judgment, accurate observation, and the ability to respond to varied learning needs. Immediate availability is essential. Candidates holding their own valid UAE sponsor visa will receive preference.

Skills Set

• Special education assessment
• Individualized learning planning
• Differentiated classroom support
• Targeted academic intervention
• Inclusive British curriculum practices
• Student progress monitoring
• Learning resource adaptation
• Behavior and engagement support
• Parent and teacher consultation
• Small-group instruction
• Assistive learning resources
• Confidential student documentation

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows a Special Educator to make an immediate and visible difference for students who require personalized support. The role offers close involvement in student development, collaboration with teaching teams, and practical experience within an inclusive Dubai school environment.

About the Company

LEAMS Education delivers British and CBSE programs through its network of schools in Dubai. Its learning communities are built around academic participation, student development, and coordinated support from educators who recognize that every learner may require a different path to progress.