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....

Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support

Job Snapshot

Role: Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Experience: Minimum 2 years
Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a meaningful Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a UAE National with SEN experience who can support students with additional learning needs, help implement individual education plans, and promote inclusive participation throughout the school day. This role is ideal for a caring and professional support staff member who can work closely with teachers, the Head of Inclusion, therapists, and students to improve academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and communication development.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: 5000-9000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support role supports inclusive learning at Al Rayana Charter School by helping individual pupils access classroom activities, specialist lessons, school routines, interventions, trips, and extra-curricular experiences. The position focuses on practical student support, IEP goal implementation, differentiated learning resources, behaviour guidance, and the development of independence.

This role requires confidentiality, patience, teamwork, and a strong understanding of student support needs. The successful candidate will help students remain engaged, follow learning tasks, build self-esteem, strengthen social communication, and benefit from therapy-linked interventions in partnership with school and external professionals.

Key Responsibilities

* Support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in school activities.
* Assist students within group settings and through one-to-one support where required.
* Help implement individual education programmes linked to student IEP goals.
* Monitor student progress and contribute to updates on attainment, engagement, and development.
* Support pupils with academic, physical, emotional, behavioural, social, and communication needs.
* Prepare learning materials and resources that help students access or differentiate the curriculum.
* Promote independence by teaching clear, meaningful, and practical learning strategies.
* Assist homeroom and subject teachers with maintaining pupil records.
* Provide individual instruction as directed by the teacher and support group instruction where appropriate.
* Demonstrate instructional activities and help students understand assigned tasks.
* Monitor work assigned by teachers and support students while tasks are in progress.
* Keep individual pupils and peers focused, encouraged, and engaged during learning activities.
* Praise student achievements and report progress or concerns to the teacher.
* Supervise pupils in classrooms, specialist lessons, school activities, and other school locations.
* Support behaviour expectations in line with whole-school policy while promoting self-esteem and positive discipline.
* Attend SaLT, OT, or ABA therapy sessions where required and help deliver follow-up interventions to consolidate target skills.
* Work with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when needed.
* Attend ECA sessions, trips, visits, training sessions, and professional meetings as required.
* Maintain close working relationships with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, and the Head of Inclusion.
* Respect confidentiality and follow school communication protocols, especially regarding formal parent communication.
* Follow health and safety, code of conduct, safeguarding, and school policy requirements.
* Set a strong example through punctuality, attendance, dress, professionalism, and conduct.
* Mentor new Inclusion Assistants when requested, or participate in mentoring as part of professional development.
* Carry out additional duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Inclusion.

Ideal Profile

* UAE National candidate.
* SEN qualification or diploma.
* Minimum 2 years of SEN experience.
* Experience supporting students with additional learning needs in a school environment.
* Ability to support IEP goals, differentiated learning, classroom participation, and student independence.
* Understanding of academic, behavioural, emotional, physical, social, and communication support needs.
* Able to work professionally with teachers, therapists, school leaders, students, and support teams.
* Strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and respectful student support.
* Patient, caring, reliable, and proactive approach to inclusive education.
* Ability to follow teacher direction while using initiative to support student learning.
* Good awareness of health and safety responsibilities within a school setting.
* Positive attitude toward teamwork, training, and continuous improvement.

Skills Set

* SEN student support
* Inclusion assistance
* IEP goal support
* Differentiated learning resources
* One-to-one pupil support
* Classroom support
* Behaviour support
* Student independence strategies
* Social communication support
* Academic intervention assistance
* SaLT intervention follow-up
* OT intervention support
* ABA therapy target consolidation
* Student progress monitoring
* Pupil record support
* Confidential communication
* Health and safety awareness
* ECA and school trip support
* Teacher and therapist collaboration

Why Join Us

* Support inclusive education in a respected Abu Dhabi Charter School with a strong student-centred culture.
* Help students with additional learning needs gain confidence, independence, and access to meaningful learning.
* Work closely with teachers, inclusion leaders, and therapy professionals in a collaborative school environment.
* Build practical experience in Abu Dhabi’s Primary-Secondary Education sector.
* Contribute to a school community focused on collaboration, leadership, creativity, and high expectations.
* Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional standards are central to daily practice.

About the Company

Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through charter, American Curriculum, British curriculum, and international learning pathways. The group supports inclusive learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and professional school environments where every learner is encouraged to participate, progress, and succeed.

Job Title Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support Job Description Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support Job Snapshot Role: Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Experience: Minimum 2 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support in Abu Dhabi, UAE is a meaningful Primary-Secondary Education opportunity for a UAE National with SEN experience who can support students with additional learning needs, help implement individual education plans, and promote inclusive participation throughout the school day. This role is ideal for a caring and professional support staff member who can work closely with teachers, the Head of Inclusion, therapists, and students to improve academic, social, emotional, behavioural, and communication development. Job Details Country: UAE City: Abu Dhabi Industry: Primary-Secondary Education Function: Special Education Salary: 5000-9000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: UAE National Job Type: Full-time Role Context The Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support role supports inclusive learning at Al Rayana Charter School by helping individual pupils access classroom activities, specialist lessons, school routines, interventions, trips, and extra-curricular experiences. The position focuses on practical student support, IEP goal implementation, differentiated learning resources, behaviour guidance, and the development of independence. This role requires confidentiality, patience, teamwork, and a strong understanding of student support needs. The successful candidate will help students remain engaged, follow learning tasks, build self-esteem, strengthen social communication, and benefit from therapy-linked interventions in partnership with school and external professionals. Key Responsibilities * Support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in school activities. * Assist students within group settings and through one-to-one support where required. * Help implement individual education programmes linked to student IEP goals. * Monitor student progress and contribute to updates on attainment, engagement, and development. * Support pupils with academic, physical, emotional, behavioural, social, and communication needs. * Prepare learning materials and resources that help students access or differentiate the curriculum. * Promote independence by teaching clear, meaningful, and practical learning strategies. * Assist homeroom and subject teachers with maintaining pupil records. * Provide individual instruction as directed by the teacher and support group instruction where appropriate. * Demonstrate instructional activities and help students understand assigned tasks. * Monitor work assigned by teachers and support students while tasks are in progress. * Keep individual pupils and peers focused, encouraged, and engaged during learning activities. * Praise student achievements and report progress or concerns to the teacher. * Supervise pupils in classrooms, specialist lessons, school activities, and other school locations. * Support behaviour expectations in line with whole-school policy while promoting self-esteem and positive discipline. * Attend SaLT, OT, or ABA therapy sessions where required and help deliver follow-up interventions to consolidate target skills. * Work with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals when needed. * Attend ECA sessions, trips, visits, training sessions, and professional meetings as required. * Maintain close working relationships with homeroom teachers, subject teachers, and the Head of Inclusion. * Respect confidentiality and follow school communication protocols, especially regarding formal parent communication. * Follow health and safety, code of conduct, safeguarding, and school policy requirements. * Set a strong example through punctuality, attendance, dress, professionalism, and conduct. * Mentor new Inclusion Assistants when requested, or participate in mentoring as part of professional development. * Carry out additional duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Inclusion. Ideal Profile * UAE National candidate. * SEN qualification or diploma. * Minimum 2 years of SEN experience. * Experience supporting students with additional learning needs in a school environment. * Ability to support IEP goals, differentiated learning, classroom participation, and student independence. * Understanding of academic, behavioural, emotional, physical, social, and communication support needs. * Able to work professionally with teachers, therapists, school leaders, students, and support teams. * Strong commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and respectful student support. * Patient, caring, reliable, and proactive approach to inclusive education. * Ability to follow teacher direction while using initiative to support student learning. * Good awareness of health and safety responsibilities within a school setting. * Positive attitude toward teamwork, training, and continuous improvement. Skills Set * SEN student support * Inclusion assistance * IEP goal support * Differentiated learning resources * One-to-one pupil support * Classroom support * Behaviour support * Student independence strategies * Social communication support * Academic intervention assistance * SaLT intervention follow-up * OT intervention support * ABA therapy target consolidation * Student progress monitoring * Pupil record support * Confidential communication * Health and safety awareness * ECA and school trip support * Teacher and therapist collaboration Why Join Us * Support inclusive education in a respected Abu Dhabi Charter School with a strong student-centred culture. * Help students with additional learning needs gain confidence, independence, and access to meaningful learning. * Work closely with teachers, inclusion leaders, and therapy professionals in a collaborative school environment. * Build practical experience in Abu Dhabi’s Primary-Secondary Education sector. * Contribute to a school community focused on collaboration, leadership, creativity, and high expectations. * Join Aldar Education’s wider school network, where safeguarding, inclusion, student wellbeing, and professional standards are central to daily practice. About the Company Aldar Education is a leading education group in Abu Dhabi, operating high-quality schools across the UAE through charter, American Curriculum, British curriculum, and international learning pathways. The group supports inclusive learning, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and professional school environments where every learner is encouraged to participate, progress, and succeed. Post Details

Job Start Date Salary from 5000.00 Salary to 9000.00 Number of Vacancies 1 Location Job Location -> UAE Location City Abu Dhabi

Desired Candidate's Profile Gender No Preference Nationality Candidate Current Location Job Classification Job Type Job Type -> Full-time Industry Type Job Industry -> Primary/Secondary Education Job Function Job Functions -> Special Education Employers Details Company Aldar Education Contact Person HRM Designation HR Telephone +971 800 8535 Email customercarealdar.com