Student Support Assistant

ETON SCHOOL MEXICO - OFICIAL; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Dubai is seeking a Student Support Assistant to help integrate students with additional educational needs. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Fluency in English and the ability to work in a diverse environment are essential. The role requires collaboration with teachers to provide effective support in class settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Sound understanding of teaching best practice.
• Understanding of the British curriculum is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional educational needs.
• Assist in developing a suitable support program.
• Help pupils learn effectively in group and individual settings.

Skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

Ability to work collaboratively

Highly organized

High level of international understanding

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We’re Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation.

Every day, our teachers help 74,000 students at 81 schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more than they ever imagined possible.

Our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

When you join Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you’ll become part of a global family of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

About The School

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi will be a UK curriculum day school enrolling students from Early Years to Year 13 in the city’s prestigious residential district Al Reem Island, next to the Sorbonne University campus.

Our new school will have the capacity for 2,600 students upon completion.

Its first phase of development, opening in September 2023, will include the Early Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer 2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.

About The Role

Student Support Assistants play a crucial role in supporting the inclusion of pupils with additional educational needs in the school community.

Student Support Assistants will normally work with an individual student, supporting them to overcome barriers to learning (for example, those with English language difficulties, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties or other academic educational needs).

The aim of the role is to help the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group and individual situations, inside and outside of the classroom.

In conjunction with Class Teachers, Student Support Assistants assist in the development and delivery of a suitable programme of support both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.

This position has a start date of August 2025.

Ideally, candidates will already be based in the UAE.

If you would like to take this exciting role and you have the right blend of experience and ambition, then we look forward to hearing from you.

The ideal candidate will have

A minimum of a high school diploma level education

A minimum of 2-years experience working in a similar position

A sound understanding of teaching best practice

High level of fluency in written and spoken English

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks

High level of international and inter-cultural understanding

An understanding of the British curriculum would be advantageous

Selection Process

Applicants should apply online and submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence / birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.