Classroom Assistant - Student Support
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52930)
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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 UAE schools
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking UAE National Classroom Assistants for Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for an immediate start. The role provides direct classroom and learning support to individual pupils and groups, helping students participate effectively in school activities while supporting their academic, social, emotional and physical development.
The Classroom Assistant will work closely with class teachers to reinforce learning, support pupils with additional needs, monitor classroom activities and contribute to a safe and positive school environment. The position requires previous UAE school experience and effective English language skills or proficiency in the language used for the school curriculum.
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
Student and Classroom Support
The Classroom Assistant will provide practical and academic assistance throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning and participate successfully in classroom and school activities.
- Support individual pupils and groups inside and outside the classroom.
- Help students participate fully in learning and other activities during the school day.
- Support pupils\' social, emotional and physical well-being.
- Provide academic assistance under the direction of the class teacher.
- Deliver group instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
- Provide individual instruction when required.
- Demonstrate instructional activities to reinforce classroom learning.
- Keep pupils focused on assigned activities and learning tasks.
- Monitor work assigned by the teacher and check pupil work while it is in progress.
- Praise and reinforce pupil achievement and report progress to the teacher.
Additional Learning Needs
The Classroom Assistant will contribute to the implementation of individual education programmes and help teachers monitor pupil progress.
Support will also be provided to pupils with additional needs, including students experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties. The role involves helping these pupils strengthen their social skills and participate positively in the wider school environment.
Where necessary, the Classroom Assistant will work alongside professionals such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to support individual student requirements.
Classroom Organisation and Administration
- Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Prepare and present displays of pupil work.
- Support photocopying and other practical classroom tasks.
- Reorganise learning materials at the end of the school day.
- Check pupil attendance.
- Assist with maintaining an organised classroom environment.
- Attend team and staff meetings when required.
- Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Principal.
Behaviour and Pupil Supervision
- Supervise pupils in classrooms and other school locations.
- Contribute to positive behaviour practices within the school.
- Help promote pupil self-esteem and appropriate social behaviour.
- Respond to misbehaviour in accordance with whole-school policy.
- Maintain a positive example through appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance.
- Encourage pupils to remain engaged, responsible and focused during school activities.
Health, Safety and School Responsibilities
The Classroom Assistant will take a proactive approach to health and safety and support the school\'s established standards and objectives.
The successful candidate will comply with relevant health and safety requirements, legislation and school policies while helping maintain an environment that protects student well-being and supports effective learning.
Qualifications and Experience
- UAE National.
- Minimum secondary school certificate or Bachelor\'s qualification.
- Minimum 2 years experience working in UAE schools.
- English language skills or proficiency in the language used within the school curriculum.
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Ability to support individual pupils and groups effectively.
- Ability to follow teacher-directed instructional activities.
- Effective communication skills for working with teachers, pupils and other professionals.
- Understanding of classroom routines and pupil supervision.
- Ability to support pupils with additional educational, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Commitment to student well-being and positive development.
- Ability to maintain appropriate pupil records and classroom materials.
- Proactive approach to health and safety.
- Professional standards of punctuality, attendance and conduct.
Role Context
The Classroom Assistant contributes directly to teaching and learning by providing targeted support that enables pupils to participate confidently in school activities. Through close cooperation with teachers and other professionals, the role helps maintain an inclusive learning environment while supporting individual student progress and well-being.
About the Company
Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum, mixed-gender primary school in Abu Dhabi and forms part of the Aldar Education family of schools. The school focuses on high-quality learning and promotes Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity as central elements of its learning community.
Function: Education
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Student and Classroom Support
The Classroom Assistant will provide practical and academic assistance throughout the school day, helping pupils access learning and participate successfully in classroom and school activities.
- Support individual pupils and groups inside and outside the classroom.
- Help students participate fully in learning and other activities during the school day.
- Support pupils\' social, emotional and physical well-being.
- Provide academic assistance under the direction of the class teacher.
- Deliver group instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
- Provide individual instruction when required.
- Demonstrate instructional activities to reinforce classroom learning.
- Keep pupils focused on assigned activities and learning tasks.
- Monitor work assigned by the teacher and check pupil work while it is in progress.
- Praise and reinforce pupil achievement and report progress to the teacher.
Additional Learning Needs
The Classroom Assistant will contribute to the implementation of individual education programmes and help teachers monitor pupil progress.
Support will also be provided to pupils with additional needs, including students experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties. The role involves helping these pupils strengthen their social skills and participate positively in the wider school environment.
Where necessary, the Classroom Assistant will work alongside professionals such as speech therapists and occupational therapists to support individual student requirements.
Classroom Organisation and Administration
- Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Prepare and present displays of pupil work.
- Support photocopying and other practical classroom tasks.
- Reorganise learning materials at the end of the school day.
- Check pupil attendance.
- Assist with maintaining an organised classroom environment.
- Attend team and staff meetings when required.
- Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Principal.
Behaviour and Pupil Supervision
- Supervise pupils in classrooms and other school locations.
- Contribute to positive behaviour practices within the school.
- Help promote pupil self-esteem and appropriate social behaviour.
- Respond to misbehaviour in accordance with whole-school policy.
- Maintain a positive example through appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance.
- Encourage pupils to remain engaged, responsible and focused during school activities.
Health, Safety and School Responsibilities
The Classroom Assistant will take a proactive approach to health and safety and support the school\'s established standards and objectives.
The successful candidate will comply with relevant health and safety requirements, legislation and school policies while helping maintain an environment that protects student well-being and supports effective learning.
Qualifications and Experience
- UAE National.
- Minimum secondary school certificate or Bachelor\'s qualification.
- Minimum 2 years experience working in UAE schools.
- English language skills or proficiency in the language used within the school curriculum.
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Ability to support individual pupils and groups effectively.
- Ability to follow teacher-directed instructional activities.
- Effective communication skills for working with teachers, pupils and other professionals.
- Understanding of classroom routines and pupil supervision.
- Ability to support pupils with additional educational, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Commitment to student well-being and positive development.
- Ability to maintain appropriate pupil records and classroom materials.
- Proactive approach to health and safety.
- Professional standards of punctuality, attendance and conduct.
Role Context
The Classroom Assistant contributes directly to teaching and learning by providing targeted support that enables pupils to participate confidently in school activities. Through close cooperation with teachers and other professionals, the role helps maintain an inclusive learning environment while supporting individual student progress and well-being.
About the Company
Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School is an American Curriculum, mixed-gender primary school in Abu Dhabi and forms part of the Aldar Education family of schools. The school focuses on high-quality learning and promotes Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity as central elements of its learning community.
