Learning Support Assistant

Our client is seeking a dedicated, patient, and highly proficient Learning Support Assistant to provide full-time, one-to-one support for their son, aged 6, who has dyslexia and is currently in Year 2 at a British school in Dubai.
This is a school based role, working on site each day during term time. The successful candidate will have strong experience supporting children in primary education, particularly at Key Stage 1 level, and will be confident assisting with English, literacy, numeracy, and general classroom tasks.
The position begins as soon as possible, in line with the school’s ongoing academic year.

Job duties
Responsibilities of the Learning Support Assistant in Dubai, include:
Provide consistent, tailored daily support for a Year 2 student within the classroom environment
Assist with English, reading, writing, phonics, and general learning activities
Support confidence-building, emotional regulation, and positive learning habits
Help in academic progress and close any learning gaps
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the school’s SEN/LSA teams
Help reinforce lesson objectives, adapt tasks as needed, and provide one-to-one focus
Maintain clear communication with teachers and, where appropriate, the family
Promote independence while offering structured, patient guidance
Ensure the student is engaged, included, and supported throughout the school day

Candidates must be / have:
A fluent English speaker
Previous experience as an LSA / Teaching Assistant supporting children in a primary school setting (Year 2 experience highly desirable)
Confident supporting English language development and core KS1 subjects
Warm, patient, reliable, and able to build trust quickly with young learners
Comfortable working full-time within a school setting and following the school’s procedures
Strong communication skills and a professional, child-centred approach

Hours
Monday–Thursday: 07:20 – 14:20.
Friday: 07:20 – 12:45.

Term time only, in line with the school academic calendar.

Location
Based onsite at a British school in Dubai, UAE.

Salary
Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Please state salary expectations on your application.

Job ref
CP957: Learning Support Assistant in Dubai, UAE.