SEN Teaching Assistant - Inclusion Support
Posted date [2026-05-11]
(ID: 45113)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Description and Requirements
SEN Teaching Assistant - Inclusion SupportJob Snapshot
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Education
Function: Special Education
Experience: 2 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
SEN Teaching Assistant in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a focused Education opportunity for an experienced inclusion support professional who can assist pupils with additional learning, emotional, behavioural, physical, and communication needs. This role supports classroom access, individual education plans, therapy-related interventions, and student independence within a collaborative US Curriculum charter school environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: 4000-7000
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
* Support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in lessons, school activities, and daily routines.
* Assist with the implementation of individual
education programmes linked to student IEP goals.
* Help monitor pupil progress, attainment, behaviour, and classroom participation under teacher and inclusion team guidance.
* Provide academic, emotional, physical, behavioural, and communication support based on each pupil’s identified needs.
* Prepare classroom materials and adapted resources that help students access or differentiate the curriculum.
* Promote student independence by teaching practical, clear, and meaningful learning strategies.
* Work closely with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, the Head of Inclusion, and specialist professionals.
* Support pupils during classroom learning, specialist lessons, trips, visits, and extra-curricular activities.
* Attend training sessions, professional meetings, and therapy-related guidance sessions when required.
* Help generalise and consolidate SaLT, OT, or ABA therapy targets through structured intervention support.
* Maintain confidentiality and follow school communication protocols regarding parents and student information.
* Support positive behaviour, self-esteem, discipline, and inclusion in line with whole-school policies.
* Assist with pupil records, progress updates, classroom routines, and student engagement.
* Mentor new inclusion assistants when required by the school leadership team.
Ideal Profile
* SEN qualification or Diploma in Special Educational Needs.
* Minimum 2 years of SEN experience in a school or student support environment.
* Practical understanding of IEP goals, inclusion strategies, differentiated learning, and student intervention support.
* Experience supporting pupils with academic, behavioural, emotional, physical, or communication needs.
* Ability to work patiently and professionally with young learners from KG1 to Grade 5.
* Strong communication skills for working with teachers, inclusion teams, therapists, and school staff.
* Respectful approach to confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.
* Positive attitude with a commitment to student independence, wellbeing, and inclusive education.
* Reliable professional standards in attendance, punctuality, appearance, and conduct.
* Willingness to attend training, meetings, therapy sessions, school trips, and wider school activities.
Skills Set
* SEN classroom support
* Individual education programme support
* IEP goal monitoring
* Differentiated learning resources
* Student behaviour support
* SaLT intervention support
* OT intervention support
* ABA therapy support
* Inclusion strategies
* Pupil progress monitoring
* Classroom supervision
* Student independence development
* Confidentiality and safeguarding
* Teacher and therapist collaboration
* Primary school support
Why Join Us
* Work within a respected Abu Dhabi Education group that supports inclusive, student-centred learning.
* Join a thriving US Curriculum charter school serving young learners from KG1 to Grade 5.
* Build meaningful experience in special education, inclusion support, therapy-linked intervention, and classroom assistance.
* Contribute to a school culture shaped by respect, collaboration, passion, integrity, and excellence.
* Support pupils in becoming more confident, independent, and engaged in their school journey.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading UAE education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. The organisation focuses on high-quality teaching, inclusive learning, student wellbeing, and professional development, creating strong school communities where educators and support staff can make a lasting impact.
* Help monitor pupil progress, attainment, behaviour, and classroom participation under teacher and inclusion team guidance.
* Provide academic, emotional, physical, behavioural, and communication support based on each pupil’s identified needs.
* Prepare classroom materials and adapted resources that help students access or differentiate the curriculum.
* Promote student independence by teaching practical, clear, and meaningful learning strategies.
* Work closely with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, the Head of Inclusion, and specialist professionals.
* Support pupils during classroom learning, specialist lessons, trips, visits, and extra-curricular activities.
* Attend training sessions, professional meetings, and therapy-related guidance sessions when required.
* Help generalise and consolidate SaLT, OT, or ABA therapy targets through structured intervention support.
* Maintain confidentiality and follow school communication protocols regarding parents and student information.
* Support positive behaviour, self-esteem, discipline, and inclusion in line with whole-school policies.
* Assist with pupil records, progress updates, classroom routines, and student engagement.
* Mentor new inclusion assistants when required by the school leadership team.
Ideal Profile
* SEN qualification or Diploma in Special Educational Needs.
* Minimum 2 years of SEN experience in a school or student support environment.
* Practical understanding of IEP goals, inclusion strategies, differentiated learning, and student intervention support.
* Experience supporting pupils with academic, behavioural, emotional, physical, or communication needs.
* Ability to work patiently and professionally with young learners from KG1 to Grade 5.
* Strong communication skills for working with teachers, inclusion teams, therapists, and school staff.
* Respectful approach to confidentiality, safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies.
* Positive attitude with a commitment to student independence, wellbeing, and inclusive education.
* Reliable professional standards in attendance, punctuality, appearance, and conduct.
* Willingness to attend training, meetings, therapy sessions, school trips, and wider school activities.
Skills Set
* SEN classroom support
* Individual education programme support
* IEP goal monitoring
* Differentiated learning resources
* Student behaviour support
* SaLT intervention support
* OT intervention support
* ABA therapy support
* Inclusion strategies
* Pupil progress monitoring
* Classroom supervision
* Student independence development
* Confidentiality and safeguarding
* Teacher and therapist collaboration
* Primary school support
Why Join Us
* Work within a respected Abu Dhabi Education group that supports inclusive, student-centred learning.
* Join a thriving US Curriculum charter school serving young learners from KG1 to Grade 5.
* Build meaningful experience in special education, inclusion support, therapy-linked intervention, and classroom assistance.
* Contribute to a school culture shaped by respect, collaboration, passion, integrity, and excellence.
* Support pupils in becoming more confident, independent, and engaged in their school journey.
About the Company
Aldar Education is a leading UAE education group operating a growing network of owned and managed schools across Abu Dhabi and the wider region. The organisation focuses on high-quality teaching, inclusive learning, student wellbeing, and professional development, creating strong school communities where educators and support staff can make a lasting impact.
