Learning Support Assistant – Special Educational Needs

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate Learning Support Assistant to work with children who have special educational needs at GEMS Founders School in Dubai. The role involves providing one‑to‑one or small‑group support to help students achieve their academic and personal development goals.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver individualized support to SEN students in classroom and other learning settings.
• Implement personalized education and behavior plans under the guidance of the SEN Coordinator.
• Assist students with academic tasks, adapting materials to match their learning styles.
• Collaborate with teachers to reinforce learning objectives and modify instructional strategies.
• Promote a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages emotional well‑being and positive behaviour.
• Apply behaviour‑management strategies to maintain a safe learning atmosphere.
• Maintain regular communication with teaching staff, inclusion teachers, and parents.
• Record and monitor student progress, reporting outcomes to inclusion teachers.

Required profile

• Demonstrated empathy and patience when working with children with diverse needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles.
• Team‑oriented mindset with a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.

Required skills