Classroom Assistant - Student Support
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52918)
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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
Classroom Assistant - Student SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Classroom Assistant
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Education
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a school setting
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking a UAE National Classroom Assistant to join Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, commencing in September 2026. The role provides direct learning and classroom support to individual pupils and groups, enabling them to participate fully in school activities while supporting their academic, social, emotional and physical well-being.
Working closely with class teachers, the Classroom Assistant will reinforce learning, provide individual and group instruction as directed, assist with individual education programmes and monitor pupil progress. The position also contributes to effective classroom organisation, pupil supervision, positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Education
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Supporting Pupils
The Classroom Assistant will work with individual pupils and groups inside and outside the classroom, providing appropriate assistance according to their learning and developmental needs.
- Provide academic assistance during lessons and other learning activities.
- Deliver group instruction prescribed by the teacher and provide individual instruction when required.
- Demonstrate instructional activities and reinforce concepts introduced by the teacher.
- Assist with individual education programmes and help monitor pupil progress.
- Support pupils with additional needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Encourage the development of positive social skills.
- Help pupils remain focused and engaged with assigned work.
- Monitor work assigned by the teacher and check pupil work while activities are in progress.
- Praise and reinforce pupil achievements and report progress to the teacher.
- Support pupils\' social, emotional and physical well-being throughout the school day.
Classroom Assistance
The role includes practical support that helps teachers maintain an organised and productive classroom environment.
- Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Prepare and present displays of pupil work.
- Support photocopying and other classroom preparation tasks.
- Check pupil attendance.
- Reorganise classroom materials at the end of the day.
- Support the overall aims and educational priorities of the school.
- Follow relevant school policies, legislation and health and safety requirements.
- Take a proactive approach to matters affecting pupil health and safety.
Supervision and Behaviour
The Classroom Assistant will supervise pupils in classrooms and other school locations while helping maintain positive standards of conduct.
Responsibilities include reinforcing appropriate behaviour, supporting pupil self-esteem and responding to misbehaviour in accordance with whole-school policy. The successful candidate will contribute to an environment where pupils feel safe, respected and supported in their learning.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum secondary school certificate.
- Bachelor\'s qualification may also be considered.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a school setting.
- English language skills appropriate to the school curriculum.
- UAE National.
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
- Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or police check.
Professional Attributes
- Passion for supporting teaching and educating the whole child.
- High level of professionalism and consideration for children\'s well-being.
- Positive and solution-focused approach to working life.
- Respect for all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age or ethnic background.
- Ability to support pupils with different learning, social and behavioural needs.
- Commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive school environment.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this responsibility. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment.
About the Company
Muna British Academy was established in 2009 and has maintained an Outstanding ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, the school relocated to a new campus in the Saadiyat Lagoons community of Abu Dhabi. It currently serves students from FS1 through Year 8 and plans to extend its educational provision to Year 13 as the school continues to grow.
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Supporting Pupils
The Classroom Assistant will work with individual pupils and groups inside and outside the classroom, providing appropriate assistance according to their learning and developmental needs.
- Provide academic assistance during lessons and other learning activities.
- Deliver group instruction prescribed by the teacher and provide individual instruction when required.
- Demonstrate instructional activities and reinforce concepts introduced by the teacher.
- Assist with individual education programmes and help monitor pupil progress.
- Support pupils with additional needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Encourage the development of positive social skills.
- Help pupils remain focused and engaged with assigned work.
- Monitor work assigned by the teacher and check pupil work while activities are in progress.
- Praise and reinforce pupil achievements and report progress to the teacher.
- Support pupils\' social, emotional and physical well-being throughout the school day.
Classroom Assistance
The role includes practical support that helps teachers maintain an organised and productive classroom environment.
- Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Prepare and present displays of pupil work.
- Support photocopying and other classroom preparation tasks.
- Check pupil attendance.
- Reorganise classroom materials at the end of the day.
- Support the overall aims and educational priorities of the school.
- Follow relevant school policies, legislation and health and safety requirements.
- Take a proactive approach to matters affecting pupil health and safety.
Supervision and Behaviour
The Classroom Assistant will supervise pupils in classrooms and other school locations while helping maintain positive standards of conduct.
Responsibilities include reinforcing appropriate behaviour, supporting pupil self-esteem and responding to misbehaviour in accordance with whole-school policy. The successful candidate will contribute to an environment where pupils feel safe, respected and supported in their learning.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum secondary school certificate.
- Bachelor\'s qualification may also be considered.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a school setting.
- English language skills appropriate to the school curriculum.
- UAE National.
- Previous experience working with students for whom English is not their first language.
- Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check or police check.
Professional Attributes
- Passion for supporting teaching and educating the whole child.
- High level of professionalism and consideration for children\'s well-being.
- Positive and solution-focused approach to working life.
- Respect for all members of the school community regardless of position, gender, age or ethnic background.
- Ability to support pupils with different learning, social and behavioural needs.
- Commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive school environment.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this responsibility. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment.
About the Company
Muna British Academy was established in 2009 and has maintained an Outstanding ADEK rating since 2015. In August 2025, the school relocated to a new campus in the Saadiyat Lagoons community of Abu Dhabi. It currently serves students from FS1 through Year 8 and plans to extend its educational provision to Year 13 as the school continues to grow.
