Learning Assistant - Proficient in Arabic and English
Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding Learning Support Assistant, proficient in Arabic and English, recommended to join their leading British curriculum school.
Jebel Ali School is a leading British curriculum school in Dubai for students aged 3-18 years rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas.
Established in 1977, Jebel Ali School has an enviable reputation for being a much-loved community school centred around the ethos that our students never stop believing that better is always possible. Our aim is for everyone to ‘belong, believe and become better than they thought they could’.
Our campus contains state of the art facilities including a standalone Foundation Stage School, Primary and Secondary Schools as well as some of the most impressive sports facilities in the city.
Known and admired as the original Dubai community school, the school currently has 1,950 students on roll representing over 70 different nationalities. Jebel Ali School follows the English National Curriculum to GCSE, BTEC and ‘A’ Levels.
The school is fully inclusive, aspirational for our students academically, emotionally, and socially, with a fantastic student and parent community who take pride in, and, are fully supportive of the school.
Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.
What We Offer
Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.
The successful applicant will receive:
Highly competitive salary package offered.
World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
Most importantly you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.
Taaleem
As a Taaleem Learning Assistant, you will join one of the largest, most respected education providers in the United Arab Emirates. Taaleem (which means ‘education’ in Arabic’) was established in 2004 and now has 9,000 students attending our 11 international schools and pre-schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
We recruit the very best international teachers and leaders who can deliver our international curricula in a creative, collaborative, and highly engaging manner. Taaleem is committed to inspiring students and helping them to identify and develop their passions and talents.
To assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s), providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO.
The Role
The Learning Assistant supports the classroom teacher in promoting the learning and personal development of students, providing a learning environment that supports their developmental and educational needs, under the overall direction of the class teacher.
Requirements
The successful applicant will:
- Minimum High School / Secondary School education in English and Math at A level
- High level of written and spoken Arabic and English a must
- Graduates preferred
- Experience or aptitude for working with students with special educational needs, previous teaching or learning assistant experience preferred
- Knowledge of The National Curriculum for England and Wales preferred
- Possess a strong focus on the pastoral care of children, as well as the ability to identify and report safeguarding concerns
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive approach to both individual and collaborative professional development.
- Be available to join JAS in October 2025.
- Local Hire only
Competencies:
- High levels of written and spoken Arabic and English
- Enthusiasm, commitment and aptitude for working with students
- Good team player, able to work well as part of a team
- Confidentiality and empathy
We thank all applicants for their interest. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
