Learning Support Assistant

Summary:
The Learning Support Assistant (LSA) will be responsible for providing educational support to students in FS2. This role requires an immediate start.

Job Responsibility:
- Assist in the educational development of FS2 students
- Provide support to classroom teachers
- Help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Collaborate with the school staff to ensure the overall well-being of students

Candidate Requirements:
- Residing in the UAE, preferably near Al Nahda
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Background in educational support is preferred
- Patient, enthusiastic, and child-centred approach
- Fresh graduates in Psychology are encouraged to apply

Summary:
We are seeking a caring and patient Learning Support Assistant to help students access learning and participate fully in school life. Working under the direction of teachers and school leaders, you will provide tailored support to individuals or small groups, encourage students’ independence, and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. You must follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.

Job Responsibility:
- Support students’ learning and development in line with lesson plans and teacher guidance.
- Provide one-to-one or small-group assistance, adapting support to students’ individual needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and participation.
- Help prepare classroom materials and learning activities.
- Observe students’ progress and share relevant updates with teachers.
- Support students during classroom activities, transitions, and, where required, break times or school trips.
- Promote inclusion, respect, and positive relationships among students.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and keep accurate records when required.
- Follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, code of conduct, and reporting procedures.
- Remain alert to signs that a student may be at risk, and promptly report concerns to the designated safeguarding lead or relevant school authority.
- Never promise a student confidentiality about a safeguarding concern or investigate an allegation yourself.
- Complete required safeguarding training and cooperate with any safeguarding procedures.

Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting is preferred.
- A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning, wellbeing, and development.
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow teacher guidance.
- Reliability, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.
- Understanding of inclusive education and students’ varied learning needs.
- Willingness to complete safeguarding and child protection training and follow school policies.
- Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, or learning support are an advantage.

Experience in providing direct support to individuals with disabilities
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assist individuals with daily living activities
- Understanding of individualized care plans
- Patience and empathy
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of community resources for individuals with disabilities

Supporting students’ learning and development in line with individual needs and learning plans
- Assisting teachers with classroom activities, lesson preparation, and learning resources
- Providing one-to-one and small-group learning support
- Promoting students’ independence, confidence, and participation
- Supporting positive behaviour and maintaining an inclusive, respectful learning environment
- Communicating effectively with students, teachers, families, and other relevant professionals
- Observing and reporting students’ progress, needs, and concerns accurately
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Following the organisation’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures
- Recognising and promptly reporting safeguarding concerns or signs of abuse or neglect to the designated safeguarding lead
- Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and promoting children’s safety and wellbeing
- Completing required safeguarding and child protection training
- Demonstrating patience, empathy, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills