Learning Support Assistant - School Inclusion
Posted date [2026-06-03]
(ID: 45992)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Learning Support Assistant - School InclusionJob Snapshot
Role: Learning Support Assistant - School Inclusion
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Experience: Experience supporting students in classroom, inclusion, learning support, or school assistance roles
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Learning Support Assistant - School Inclusion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Primary-Secondary Education role focused on in-class student support, differentiated learning, pastoral care, inclusion, and classroom assistance across international school settings. This opportunity is suited for a compassionate education support professional who can work closely with teachers, help students access the curriculum, build learner confidence, and contribute to a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
Function: Special Education
Salary: 5000-5000
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
Role Context
The Learning Support Assistant - School Inclusion will provide targeted classroom support to help students participate fully in lessons, school routines, and learning activities. Working under the direction of the class teacher, the role supports individual learners and small groups through adapted resources, differentiated tasks, progress observations, and pastoral awareness. The position helps strengthen student confidence, classroom inclusion, wellbeing, and learning progress across respected international school environments in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
* Support class teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons across subjects, year groups, and classroom activities.
* Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning objectives, improve confidence, and encourage active participation.
* Adapt classroom resources, tasks, and activities to meet different learning needs and student support requirements.
* Assist students with materials, instructions, classroom routines, and learning tasks so they can access the curriculum more effectively.
* Observe student engagement, behavior, wellbeing, and learning progress, then share relevant feedback with the class teacher.
* Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment for all learners.
* Support students during transitions, break times, school activities, and routine movements when required.
* Help prepare differentiated activities, classroom resources, learning materials, and support tools in coordination with teachers.
* Contribute to student support plan reviews by providing practical observations and classroom-based feedback.
* Attend team meetings when required to support consistent planning, communication, and student progress review.
* Assist with classroom organization, resource preparation, learning displays, and the maintenance of a positive learning space.
* Encourage independence, confidence, social development, and positive learning habits among students.
* Communicate concerns promptly and professionally to the class teacher, especially where student wellbeing or learning access may be affected.
* Support inclusive teaching practice by helping students feel valued, understood, and capable within the classroom community.
Ideal Profile
* Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Inclusion Assistant, Classroom Assistant, or student support professional.
* Experience working in a primary, secondary, international school, IB school, or inclusive education environment will be an advantage.
* Good understanding of differentiated learning, student wellbeing, classroom routines, and inclusive support strategies.
* Ability to work under teacher direction while showing initiative, patience, and care with students.
* Strong communication skills for working with teachers, students, support teams, and school staff.
* Calm and compassionate approach with the ability to support learners with different academic, emotional, and social needs.
* Organized and reliable, with the ability to assist with resources, observations, displays, and classroom preparation.
* Commitment to safeguarding, respectful communication, confidentiality, and positive student relationships.
* Flexible attitude with willingness to support across lessons, transitions, activities, and wider school routines.
* Professional mindset aligned with collaboration, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement in education.
Skills Set
* Learning support
* Classroom assistance
* Student inclusion
* Differentiated learning
* Small group support
* One-to-one student support
* Curriculum access
* Student wellbeing
* Pastoral care
* Classroom resources
* Learning materials preparation
* Student progress observation
* Support plan feedback
* Inclusive education
* Teacher support
* Classroom displays
* Student confidence building
* School activity support
* Transition support
* Child safeguarding awareness
* Communication skills
* International school environment
* IB school support
* Primary school support
* Secondary school support
* Behaviour support
* Learning engagement
* Student-centered support
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives a Learning Support Assistant the chance to contribute meaningfully to student growth within Dubai’s respected international education sector. The role offers daily involvement in classroom learning, inclusive practice, student wellbeing, teacher collaboration, and learner confidence-building. It is a strong fit for someone who wants to support young people in reaching their potential while working within a values-led school community focused on academic quality, care, and future-ready education.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Education Foundation is a not-for-profit education initiative established by the Al-Futtaim Family to support high-quality learning in the UAE and beyond. Through schools such as Deira International School and Universal American School in Dubai Festival City, the Foundation provides academic and operational oversight while promoting inclusive learning, international education standards, community impact, and student-centered development.
