Learning Assistant - August 2026

Taaleem is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children. We adhere to high standards of effective practices concerning child protection and are devoted to promoting the welfare of children. We expect all our staff to share in this commitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the position, which includes various background checks such as obtaining quality references, verification of relevant qualifications, identity verification, and police checks, including those from overseas. No staff member will be permitted to commence work until these checks are finalized, a process that typically takes about a month.

Harrow International School Dubai is on the lookout for outstanding educators to become part of our founding team and contribute to our legacy.

As a member of our founding team, you will be instrumental in fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where each individual's learning is central to our daily activities. Guided by Harrow's values, our staff will cultivate an environment that nurtures, challenges, and empowers every pupil to reach their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities:
- Assist individual students or small groups as directed by classroom and subject teachers.
- Facilitate access to the curriculum for groups of children, proactively adjusting strategies or approaches in collaboration with the class teacher to enhance learning.
- Aid in recording and presenting evidence of learning as necessary.
- Follow established work programs with individual and groups of children, striving toward defined targets.
- Contribute to the holistic well-being of children, attending to their physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Support staff with minor administrative tasks during non-contact periods, such as photocopying, filing, and record-keeping.
- Prepare and organize general resources as required.
- Take notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for students as needed.
- Provide both verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to aid in report writing, assessments, and IEPs.
- Accompany students on school trips as appropriate, ensuring compliance with school policy regarding trip documentation.
- Supervise students during breaks, including before and after school when necessary.
- Communicate professionally and appropriately with parents to uphold the school's image and reputation.
- Perform any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible enough to support other classes or areas of the school when needed.

Requirements:

Education:
- Minimum A-Level or equivalent (certificate must be attested by the UAE Embassy and MOFA).

Experience:
- Experience or a demonstrated aptitude for working with students; prior teaching or teaching assistant experience is preferred.

Competencies:
- Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Enthusiasm and a knack for working with students.
- A team player.
- Ability to take initiative.

School Values and Behaviours

All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the school's core values: Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship. While these values represent what is most important to us, the following behaviours serve as a shared set of expectations and standards to aspire to in our interactions with others, reflecting the practical application of our values.

COURAGE
- We remain optimistic and purposeful in a disrupted world.
- We take responsibility for our decisions, including the difficult ones.
- We address poor behaviour in ourselves and others.
- We are open to new ideas and seek fresh challenges.

HONOUR
- We keep our promises.
- We act with integrity, doing what is right even when it is challenging or unnoticed.
- We respect and value our traditions while contextualizing them in today's world.

HUMILITY
- We strive to serve others within the School and our broader communities, often prioritizing their needs over our own.
- We seek and provide honest, constructive feedback, reflect on our failures, and learn from them.
- We support one another through challenges and celebrate all participants, regardless of the outcomes.

FELLOWSHIP
- We respect each other and appreciate our differences, recognizing that we are more effective and resilient when we work together.
- We are kind and inclusive, valuing each individual's contributions.
- We model the behaviours we wish to see in others, expecting only what we are willing to do ourselves.

Application Process

Candidates who most closely meet the outlined requirements will be shortlisted. Those selected will be contacted by our recruitment team for the next steps in the selection process.

At Taaleem, we hold equality, diversity, and inclusion as core values. We welcome diverse perspectives and invite individuals from all backgrounds to share their valuable and relevant skills with our community.

Note: It is illegal to apply for this role if you are prohibited from engaging in regulated activity related to children.

This job advertisement has been posted on behalf of Harrow International School Dubai, which operates under a license to utilize the Harrow School brand and is part of Taaleem Holdings PJSC. For more details regarding this relationship, please refer to the statement on the harrowdubai.ae website. Applicants should be aware that the employer is part of the Taaleem Holdings PJSC group and operates under its control rather than Harrow School.