Student Support Assistant

Nord Anglia Education, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a Student Support Assistant to join our AEN Team. This learning support role focuses on assisting pupils with AEN needs with targeted support in and out of the classroom, adapting resources and differentiating instruction.

In collaboration with the Head of Inclusion, you will help develop and deliver personalised programmes of support, plan and review progress, and liaise with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure high-quality,

Qualifications

• Fluent English language skills are required.
• Experience working in a school environment is desirable.
• Degree-level education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with AEN needs across the school, in and out of the classroom.
• Provide targeted support and differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Develop and deliver personalised support programmes in collaboration with the Head of Inclusion and teaching staff.
• Plan, implement, and review support plans with teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Fluent English

School environment experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

School: The British International School Abu Dhabi

Student Support Assistant

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to join our AEN Team. This is a learning support role within a well-established and supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

The closing date for applications is 20th August2026.

About the Role

The Student Support Assistant role consists of supporting pupils with AEN needs across the school.

As a Student Support Assistant within the AEN team, you will provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom, adapting resources, assisting with differentiated instruction, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. In conjunction with the Head of Inclusion, you will assist in the development and delivery of a suitable programme of support both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.

In collaboration with the Head of Inclusion and teaching staff, the Student Support Assistant will contribute to the planning, implementation, and review of personalised support programmes. They will work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive effective, consistent, and high-quality support tailored to their individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will be a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusive education and possess the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Successful candidates will be fluent English language speakers. Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage. Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable, as would degree-level education.

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.