Learning Support Assistant (Inclusion) - August 2025
About This Role
Dubai British School Jumeira is excited to announce openings for several outstanding Learning Support Assistants to join our Inclusion team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.
This is a unique opportunity for qualified support assistants who are innovative, adaptable, and dedicated to ongoing professional development.
Candidates who are selected will join the DBS Jumeira team and are expected to embody and promote our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve” while actively contributing to the growth and development of our learning community within our exceptional facilities.
At our school, fostering the learning of every individual is central to our daily practices. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive institution that believes all children can succeed when surrounded by caring, dedicated, and hardworking professionals.
Dubai British School Jumeira is a proud member of the Taaleem family of schools, providing an exceptional educational experience for over 1600 students aged 3 to 18. Our school is distinguished in many aspects and has been constructed to meet the highest standards with the needs of 21st-century learners in mind. Our facilities include a modern performing arts theatre, a radio station, spacious and bright classrooms, an 8-lane 25-meter swimming pool with a training pool, expansive sports fields with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning areas, an innovation lab, and a food technology room. Our multicultural environment offers an outstanding blend of a well-rounded British education within a truly international community. In our pursuit of excellence, we foster a caring and supportive atmosphere that enables children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, celebrating and nurturing each individual talent.
DBSJ adheres to the National Curriculum for England, spanning from EYFS to GCSE, BTEC, and A Level courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by local context and culture. We also place great importance on the opportunities students have outside of the classroom, offering a wide-ranging, competitive, and diverse extracurricular activities program.
"Taaleem is dedicated to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare. We adhere to high standards of effective practices concerning child protection and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo various background checks, including references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including international checks."
Requirements:
- Minimum A-Level or equivalent (certificate must be MoFA attested)
- A strong drive and enthusiasm for supporting children through an inclusive approach
- Inclusion/SEND qualification is preferred
- High expectations that inspire students
- Experience or suitability for working with students; previous teaching or teaching assistant experience is advantageous
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Enthusiasm and capability for engaging with students
- A collaborative team player, able to work effectively within a team