Inclusion Assistant - SEN Support
Posted date [2026-10-04]
(ID: 52928)
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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
Inclusion Assistant - SEN SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Inclusion Assistant
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Experience: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Aldar Education is seeking an Inclusion Assistant to provide Special Educational Needs support within a school environment in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Working under the direction of the Head of Inclusion and Class Teacher, the role provides early intervention and targeted assistance designed to strengthen the educational, social and personal development of identified pupils.
The Inclusion Assistant will support individual pupils inside and outside the classroom, contribute to Individual Education Programme goals and deliver appropriate interventions. The position requires close collaboration with teachers and specialist professionals while encouraging pupils to develop independence, communication skills, confidence and greater access to the curriculum.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No
Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Individual Pupil Support
The Inclusion Assistant will provide focused assistance according to each identified pupil\'s educational and developmental requirements.
- Support individual pupils independently or within group settings.
- Assist pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in activities throughout the school day.
- Provide academic, physical, emotional and behavioural support according to individual needs.
- Help pupils strengthen their social and communication skills.
- Promote independence by teaching clear and meaningful strategies.
- Keep individual pupils and their peers engaged with assigned learning activities.
- Provide encouragement and reinforce pupil achievement.
- Report progress and relevant observations to the responsible teacher.
- Supervise identified pupils during classroom activities, specialist lessons and in other school locations.
Individual Education Programmes and Interventions
The Inclusion Assistant will contribute to the implementation of Individual Education Programmes and support pupils in working toward their established IEP goals.
- Assist with implementing individual education programmes.
- Link classroom support and interventions to identified IEP goals.
- Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and attainment.
- Prepare appropriate resources to help individual pupils access differentiated curriculum content.
- Scaffold classroom learning through materials and strategies suited to individual requirements.
- Provide individual instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
- Deliver group instruction where appropriate.
- Demonstrate instructional activities to reinforce learning.
- Monitor work assigned by teachers and check pupil work in accordance with school policy.
- Attend relevant SaLT, OT and ABA therapy sessions where required.
- Deliver subsequent interventions to help generalise and consolidate targeted skills and maximise the impact of therapy.
Collaboration with Teachers and Specialists
The Inclusion Assistant will maintain a close working relationship with homeroom and subject teachers, communicating regularly about pupil learning and support requirements.
The role may involve working with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals. Attendance at relevant professional meetings and training sessions will also be required.
Experienced Inclusion Assistants may be asked to mentor newly appointed colleagues, while new Inclusion Assistants may participate in mentoring arrangements.
Behaviour and Personal Development
- Support positive behaviour and contribute to the implementation of school behaviour practices.
- Promote pupil self-esteem, confidence and independence.
- Respond to inappropriate behaviour in accordance with whole-school policy.
- Help pupils develop strategies for managing their learning and participation.
- Maintain a professional and supportive approach to pupil well-being.
- Set a positive example through appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance.
School and Professional Responsibilities
The Inclusion Assistant will support the aims and expectations of the school while following relevant professional and operational requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding pupil information.
- Respect the responsibility of the Head of Inclusion, homeroom teachers and subject teachers for formal communication with parents.
- Follow health and safety requirements, the school code of conduct and relevant policies.
- Be proactive regarding pupil health and safety.
- Assist teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Attend required training sessions and professional meetings.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, trips and school visits when required.
- Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Inclusion.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Special Educational Needs or a related SEN qualification.
Experience
The source job information does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Ability to provide individual and small-group learning support.
- Understanding of Individual Education Programmes and targeted pupil interventions.
- Ability to support pupils with academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Ability to encourage communication, social development and independence.
- Effective collaboration with classroom teachers and inclusion professionals.
- Ability to prepare differentiated learning resources and classroom support materials.
- Understanding of confidentiality when working with pupil information.
- Commitment to pupil health, safety and well-being.
- Professional approach to attendance, punctuality and conduct.
- Ability to support therapy-based interventions under appropriate professional guidance.
Role Context
This position contributes to the school\'s inclusion provision by helping identified pupils access learning and participate more independently in school life. Through targeted classroom assistance, IEP support and collaboration with teachers and specialist professionals, the Inclusion Assistant helps pupils consolidate skills and make progress toward their individual educational and developmental goals.
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Individual Pupil Support
The Inclusion Assistant will provide focused assistance according to each identified pupil\'s educational and developmental requirements.
- Support individual pupils independently or within group settings.
- Assist pupils inside and outside the classroom so they can participate fully in activities throughout the school day.
- Provide academic, physical, emotional and behavioural support according to individual needs.
- Help pupils strengthen their social and communication skills.
- Promote independence by teaching clear and meaningful strategies.
- Keep individual pupils and their peers engaged with assigned learning activities.
- Provide encouragement and reinforce pupil achievement.
- Report progress and relevant observations to the responsible teacher.
- Supervise identified pupils during classroom activities, specialist lessons and in other school locations.
Individual Education Programmes and Interventions
The Inclusion Assistant will contribute to the implementation of Individual Education Programmes and support pupils in working toward their established IEP goals.
- Assist with implementing individual education programmes.
- Link classroom support and interventions to identified IEP goals.
- Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and attainment.
- Prepare appropriate resources to help individual pupils access differentiated curriculum content.
- Scaffold classroom learning through materials and strategies suited to individual requirements.
- Provide individual instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
- Deliver group instruction where appropriate.
- Demonstrate instructional activities to reinforce learning.
- Monitor work assigned by teachers and check pupil work in accordance with school policy.
- Attend relevant SaLT, OT and ABA therapy sessions where required.
- Deliver subsequent interventions to help generalise and consolidate targeted skills and maximise the impact of therapy.
Collaboration with Teachers and Specialists
The Inclusion Assistant will maintain a close working relationship with homeroom and subject teachers, communicating regularly about pupil learning and support requirements.
The role may involve working with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and other professionals. Attendance at relevant professional meetings and training sessions will also be required.
Experienced Inclusion Assistants may be asked to mentor newly appointed colleagues, while new Inclusion Assistants may participate in mentoring arrangements.
Behaviour and Personal Development
- Support positive behaviour and contribute to the implementation of school behaviour practices.
- Promote pupil self-esteem, confidence and independence.
- Respond to inappropriate behaviour in accordance with whole-school policy.
- Help pupils develop strategies for managing their learning and participation.
- Maintain a professional and supportive approach to pupil well-being.
- Set a positive example through appropriate dress, punctuality and attendance.
School and Professional Responsibilities
The Inclusion Assistant will support the aims and expectations of the school while following relevant professional and operational requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding pupil information.
- Respect the responsibility of the Head of Inclusion, homeroom teachers and subject teachers for formal communication with parents.
- Follow health and safety requirements, the school code of conduct and relevant policies.
- Be proactive regarding pupil health and safety.
- Assist teachers with maintaining pupil records.
- Attend required training sessions and professional meetings.
- Participate in extracurricular activities, trips and school visits when required.
- Undertake other appropriate duties assigned by the Principal or Head of Inclusion.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Special Educational Needs or a related SEN qualification.
Experience
The source job information does not specify a minimum number of years of experience.
Professional Skills and Attributes
- Ability to provide individual and small-group learning support.
- Understanding of Individual Education Programmes and targeted pupil interventions.
- Ability to support pupils with academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Ability to encourage communication, social development and independence.
- Effective collaboration with classroom teachers and inclusion professionals.
- Ability to prepare differentiated learning resources and classroom support materials.
- Understanding of confidentiality when working with pupil information.
- Commitment to pupil health, safety and well-being.
- Professional approach to attendance, punctuality and conduct.
- Ability to support therapy-based interventions under appropriate professional guidance.
Role Context
This position contributes to the school\'s inclusion provision by helping identified pupils access learning and participate more independently in school life. Through targeted classroom assistance, IEP support and collaboration with teachers and specialist professionals, the Inclusion Assistant helps pupils consolidate skills and make progress toward their individual educational and developmental goals.
