UAE national - Learning Support Assistant

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd seeks a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join the team at Deira International School and Universal American School in Dubai. The LSA will provide in-class support to enhance student learning and ensure their wellbeing. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, monitoring student progress, and promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and skilled in adapting resources to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and compassionate towards student needs.
• Ability to reinforce learning objectives effectively.
• Experience or knowledge in supporting diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning.
• Monitor student wellbeing and support pastoral care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Al-Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) is a not-for-profit initiative launched by the Al-Futtaim Family, with the aim of meaningfully impacting the education landscape in the UAE, the region, and beyond. The Foundation provides operational and academic oversight of its schools and supports them through a wide range of educational initiatives, guided by three core principles: Legacy, Community, and Future.

Our Schools

Deira International School (DIS) — an internationally accredited IB World School located on a state‑of‑the‑art 70,000 sq. metre campus in Dubai Festival City, welcoming a student body of 1,500 pupils representing 75 nationalities. DIS holds an Outstanding rating from both KHDA and BSO, making it one of Dubai's most recognised schools for academic excellence.

Universal American School (UAS) — an internationally accredited IB World School also located in Dubai Festival City, serving a diverse student community of 1,500 students from 75 nationalities. UAS is rated Very Good by KHDA and offers a rich curriculum spanning Early Years through to High School, with a strong focus on experiential and student‑centred learning.

Al-Futtaim Education Foundation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team across Deira International School and Universal American School — two of Dubai's most highly regarded international schools. The LSA will work under the direction of the class teacher to provide targeted in‑class support that enables all learners to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons across all subjects and year groups
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives and build confidence
• Adapt resources and activities to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom
• Assist students with tasks and materials to ensure full participation in lessons

Student wellbeing & pastoral care

• Monitor student wellbeing and promptly communicate concerns to the class teacher
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students
• Support students during transitions, break times, and school activities as required

Planning & assessment support

• Collaborate with teachers to prepare differentiated activities and appropriate learning materials
• Observe and record student progress, feeding back relevant information to the class teacher
• Contribute to student support plan reviews and attend team meetings as required
• Assist with the organisation of classroom resources and learning displays