Learning Assistant - August 2026
About This Role
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.
Harrow International School Dubai is seeking exceptional educators to join the founding team and become part of the legacy.
As part of our founding team, you will play a pivotal role in building a vibrant and inclusive community where the learning of every individual is at the heart of daily life. Guided by the Harrow values, our staff will create an environment in which every pupil is nurtured, challenged, and empowered to achieve their very best.
Key Responsibilities:
To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachers.
To work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learning.
Support with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as required.
To follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targets.
To contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needs.
To support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, for example in non-contact time, e.g. photocopy, file or complete records.
To prepare and store general resources required.
To make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as required.
To give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessments and IEPs.
To accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you follow school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentation.
Supervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary).
Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the school.
Carry out any other tasks of a similar nature as directed by the Class Teacher, including being flexible to support in other classes or areas of the school as and when required.
Requirements:
Education:
Minimum A-Level or equivalent (certificate has to be UAE Embassy and MOFA attested)
Experience:
Experience or aptitude for working with students, previous teaching or teaching assistant experience preferred
Competencies:
Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
Good team player
Ability to use own initiative
School Values and Behaviours
All staff are expected to conduct themselves in line with the school’s values which are: Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship. While the School’s values set out what matters most to us, the behaviours below are intended as a shared set of expectations to refer to, and standards to aspire to, in our dealings with others. They are the practical application of our values.
COURAGE
We remain optimistic and purposeful in a disrupted world.
We take responsibility for our decisions, even the hard ones.
We always challenge 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 the right thing, even when it is difficult or when no one is watching.
We respect and value our traditions whilst setting them in the context of today.
HUMILITY
We work hard to serve others within the School and across our wider communities where possible putting their interests before our own.
We give and seek honest and appropriate feedback, reflect on our failures and learn from them.
We support each other through challenges and whatever the outcome, we celebrate those that took part.
FELLOWSHIP
We respect each other and value our differences, knowing that we are more effective and more resilient working together.
We are kind and inclusive; we value the contribution that each of us makes.
We role model the behaviours that we would like to see in others; we ask only of others what we would be prepared to do ourselves.
Application Process
Candidates who best meet the requirements outlined in the job description will be shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team regarding the next steps in the selection process.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to us at Taaleem. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.
Note: It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This advertisement is posted on behalf of Harrow International School Dubai which is part of the group owned by Taaleem Holdings PJSC and independently operated under a licence to use the Harrow School brand. For further details of the relationship, please see the relationship statement on the harrowdubai.ae website. Accordingly, applicants should be aware that the employer will be part of Taaleem Holdings PJSC’s group and under its control and not Harrow School.