Inclusion Assistant – Virginia American School (UAE National)

About the role

Aldar Education is seeking an Inclusion Assistant for Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi, starting October 2026. The role supports UAE national students with special educational needs, ensuring they can fully participate in classroom and school activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to pupils inside and outside the classroom, enabling full participation in academic and extracurricular activities.
• Assist teachers in implementing and monitoring Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and adapt resources to meet each pupil’s learning goals.
• Promote independence by teaching strategies for social, communication and behavioural development.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, prepare differentiated learning materials, and support health and safety compliance.
• Supervise students during lessons, specialist sessions, trips and extracurricular activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, training sessions and deliver interventions such as SaLT, OT or ABA therapy.
• Mentor new Inclusion Assistants when required.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in a related field with a recognized SEN/Inclusion qualification.
• Minimum two years of experience as a Special Education Needs or Inclusion Assistant.
• Ability to work with students for whom English is not the first language.
• Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or police check.