School Occupational Therapist - Student Support
Posted date [2026-05-02]
(ID: 44758)
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GEMS Education is one of the largest and most respected private K-12 education providers in the world, with deep roots in the UAE since 1959. A trusted name in international education, GEMS operates over 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a diverse range of British, American, IB, and Indian curricula to more than 115,000 students. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and world-class learning environments, GEMS Education empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. Its inclusive and purpose-driven culture supports passionate educators in delivering impactful, future-focused education. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, school leader, or education professional, GEMS Education offers dynamic career growth, continuous professional development, and the chance to be part of a legacy that’s transforming lives through learning.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: School Occupational Therapist
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education Management
Function: Therapist
Experience: Experience providing occupational therapy support for students with disabilities or developmental delays
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
School Occupational Therapist in Dubai, UAE within the Education Management sector is a specialist student support role focused on helping learners improve functional skills, sensory processing, motor development, independence, and participation in school life. This role is ideal for an occupational therapy professional who can assess student needs, design individualized interventions, collaborate with teachers and parents, and support inclusive learning across a school environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education Management
Function: Therapist
Salary: 12000-20000 monthly
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct occupational therapy evaluations to identify student strengths, developmental needs, and functional barriers to learning.
* Assess fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing, cognitive skills, classroom participation, and daily school-based functional abilities.
* Develop individualized therapy goals and intervention plans based on student assessments and educational needs.
* Collaborate with teachers, parents, inclusion teams, and other professionals to support Individualized Education Program planning and implementation.
* Deliver targeted therapy sessions that improve handwriting readiness, coordination, self-care skills, classroom access, attention, and sensory regulation.
* Provide practical strategies to teachers and classroom teams so students can participate more confidently in daily school routines.
* Monitor student progress, maintain therapy records, and adjust interventions based on measurable outcomes.
* Recommend adaptive tools, classroom modifications, assistive resources, and environmental adjustments where needed.
* Support students with disabilities, developmental delays, sensory needs, motor challenges, and learning-related functional difficulties.
* Participate in student review meetings, parent consultations, case discussions, and multidisciplinary planning.
* Promote inclusive education by helping students build independence, confidence, and meaningful engagement in school activities.
* Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and professional therapy standards at all times.
Ideal Profile
* Degree in Occupational Therapy or a recognised equivalent qualification.
* Professional experience supporting children or students with developmental delays, disabilities, sensory processing needs, or school-based functional challenges.
* Strong understanding of occupational therapy assessment, intervention planning, IEP support, and inclusive education practice.
* Ability to work closely with teachers, parents, therapists, school leaders, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Skilled in developing therapy goals that are practical, measurable, and aligned with student learning needs.
* Knowledge of fine motor development, gross motor coordination, sensory integration, adaptive strategies, and functional independence.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain therapy recommendations clearly to families and school staff.
* Patient, compassionate, organized, and committed to student wellbeing and progress.
* Ability to maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and confidential student records.
* Commitment to safeguarding, inclusive learning, professional ethics, and continuous development.
Skills Set
* Occupational therapy
* Student assessment
* Sensory processing support
* Fine motor development
* Gross motor development
* IEP planning
* Therapist
* Inclusive education support
* Functional skills intervention
* Classroom adaptation
* Assistive resources
* Student progress tracking
* Parent consultation
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* Therapy documentation
* Safeguarding practice
Why Join Us
* Support students in a Dubai school environment that values inclusion, wellbeing, independence, and meaningful participation.
* Work closely with educators, parents, and support teams to help students overcome barriers and succeed in daily school life.
* Contribute to individualized learning support that improves confidence, classroom access, motor skills, and functional development.
* Build a rewarding therapy career within a respected education setting focused on student progress and holistic development.
* Join a professional school community where specialist support services play a vital role in helping every learner thrive.
About the Company
GEMS Education is a leading private education provider in Dubai, operating a wide network of schools that support academic achievement, inclusion, student wellbeing, and holistic development. Through its school communities, GEMS provides learning environments where students receive the academic, emotional, and specialist support needed to grow with confidence and succeed.
