UAE national - Learning Support Assistant

About Al-Futtaim Education Foundation Al-Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) is a not-for-profit initiative launched by the Al-Futtaim Family, with the aim of meaningfully impacting the education landscape in the UAE, the region, and beyond. The Foundation provides operational and academic oversight of its schools and supports them through a wide range of educational initiatives, guided by three core principles: Legacy, Community, and Future. Our Schools Deira International School (DIS) — an internationally accredited IB World School located on a state-of-the-art 70,000 sq. metre campus in Dubai Festival City, welcoming a student body of 1,500 pupils representing 75 nationalities. DIS holds an Outstanding rating from both KHDA and BSO, making it one of Dubai's most recognised schools for academic excellence. Universal American School (UAS) — an internationally accredited IB World School also located in Dubai Festival City, serving a diverse student community of 1,500 students from 75 nationalities. UAS is rated Very Good by KHDA and offers a rich curriculum spanning Early Years through to High School, with a strong focus on experiential and student-centred learning. Al-Futtaim Education Foundation is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our team across Deira International School and Universal American School — two of Dubai's most highly regarded international schools. The LSA will work under the direction of the class teacher to provide targeted in-class support that enables all learners to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Classroom support - Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons across all subjects and year groups - Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives and build confidence - Adapt resources and activities to meet the diverse needs of learners in the classroom - Assist students with tasks and materials to ensure full participation in lessons Student wellbeing & pastoral care - Monitor student wellbeing and promptly communicate concerns to the class teacher - Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students - Support students during transitions, break times, and school activities as required Planning & assessment support - Collaborate with teachers to prepare differentiated activities and appropriate learning materials - Observe and record student progress, feeding back relevant information to the class teacher - Contribute to student support plan reviews and attend team meetings as required - Assist with the organisation of classroom resources and learning displays We’re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish. Before you click “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

Note: The posting describes the role and responsibilities but does not include a separate Requirements section. The duties are described under Classroom support, Student wellbeing & pastoral care, and Planning & assessment support.

Classroom support: Support the class teacher in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons across all subjects and year groups. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives and build confidence. Adapt resources and activities to meeting the diverse needs of learners in the classroom. Assist students with tasks and materials to ensure full participation in lessons.\n\nStudent wellbeing & pastoral care: Monitor student wellbeing and promptly communicate concerns to the class teacher. Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Support students during transitions, break times, and school activities as required.\n\nPlanning & assessment support: Collaborate with teachers to prepare differentiated activities and appropriate learning materials. Observe and record student progress, feeding back relevant information to the class teacher. Contribute to student support plan reviews and attend team meetings as required. Assist with the organization of classroom resources and learning displays.