Teacher Assistant - Learning Support

Job Title: Learning Support Assistant / Special Educator Job Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teacher Assistant - Learning Support to join a family in Dubai. The ideal candidate will provide invaluable support to a child with Autism at Grade 8 , ensuring they receive personalized assistance within the classroom environment in addition of running programs at home under the supervision of BCBA / IBA. This role requires someone with a deep passion for working with special needs children, excellent interpersonal skills. - Location: Dubai, UAE – Sustainable City (Mainstream British School) - Setting: School, home and community. - Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Key Responsibilities: - Provide one-on-one support and assistance to a child with Autism, ensuring their educational and emotional needs are met. - Runing one-on-one program in school and home as per the BCBA plan. - Collaborate closely with the classroom teacher and other support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral support strategies. - Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where the child can thrive academically and socially. - Assist in preparing and adapting learning materials and resources as needed to accommodate the child's learning style and abilities. - Monitor and record the child's progress, behaviors, and achievements, reporting findings to the teacher and relevant professionals as required. - Encourage and promote independence, confidence, and positive social interactions among the child and their peers. - Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on the child's progress and any concerns. Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, Psychology, or a related field is preferred. - Proven experience working with children with Autism or other special needs in an educational setting. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals. - Patient, empathetic, and compassionate attitude towards working with children with special needs. - Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and needs in the classroom environment. - Fluency in English is required. - Adequate knowledge of the National British Curriculum. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, Psychology, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience working with children with Autism or other special needs in an educational setting. Fluency in English. Adequate knowledge of the National British Curriculum.

Provide one-on-one support and assistance to a child with Autism, ensuring their educational and emotional needs are met. Run one-on-one programs in school and home as per the BCBA plan. Collaborate with the classroom teacher and other support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavioral support strategies. Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Assist in preparing and adapting learning materials and resources. Monitor and record the child's progress, behaviors, and achievements, reporting findings to the teacher and relevant professionals. Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interactions with peers. Maintain open communication with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on the child's progress and concerns.