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Learning Support Assistant

United Arab Emirates, Dubai · Job Posted December 07, 2025
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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 Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

Year 2 experience highly desirable

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