Learning Support Assistant

Overview

Our client is seeking a dedicated, patient, and highly proficient Learning Support Assistant to provide full-time, one-to-one support for their son, aged 6, who has dyslexia and is currently in Year 2 at a British school in Dubai.

This is a school based role, working on site each day during term time. The successful candidate will have strong experience supporting children in primary education, particularly at Key Stage 1 level, and will be confident assisting with English, literacy, numeracy, and general classroom tasks.

The position begins as soon as possible, in line with the school’s ongoing academic year.

Job duties

Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant in Dubai, include:

• Provide consistent, tailored daily support for a Year 2 student within the classroom environment
• Assist with English, reading, writing, phonics, and general learning activities
• Support confidence-building, emotional regulation, and positive learning habits
• Help in academic progress and close any learning gaps
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the school’s SEN/LSA teams
• Help reinforce lesson objectives, adapt tasks as needed, and provide one-to-one focus
• Maintain clear communication with teachers and, where appropriate, the family
• Promote independence while offering structured, patient guidance
• Ensure the student is engaged, included, and supported throughout the school day

Candidates must be / have:

• A fluent English speaker
• Previous experience as an LSA / Teaching Assistant supporting children in a primary school setting (Year 2 experience highly desirable)
• Confident supporting English language development and core KS1 subjects
• Warm, patient, reliable, and able to build trust quickly with young learners
• Comfortable working full-time within a school setting and following the school’s procedures
• Strong communication skills and a professional, child-centred approach

Hours

Monday–Thursday: 07:20 – 14:20.

Friday: 07:20 – 12:45.

Term time only, in line with the school academic calendar.

Location

Based onsite at a British school in Dubai, UAE.

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Please state salary expectations on your application.

Job ref

CP957: Learning Support Assistant in Dubai, UAE.