Jumeriah English Speaking School Hiring for : Learning Support Assistant at Dubai Full Time

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is a leading British International School in the Middle East and has been continuously rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB). We are also listed in the Spears Top 100 schools ranking. We promote a supportive environment where students always feel determined to do their best and where both effort and achievement are warmly acknowledged. JESS follows the English National curriculum as well as the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13.

At all levels, JESS provides opportunities to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, integrity, respect and care. Our mission is to discover brilliance in every individual, build community through respect and a sense of belonging and empower people to act with purpose to ‘Make a Difference’ in the world.

JESS is seeking Learning Support Assistants to support children with learning needs in a mainstream classroom context. The successful candidate will assist the child(ren) to engage in learning across the curriculum. The role is to support one or more pupils within our Primary schools based in Arabian Ranches or Jumeirah. The successful applicant will preferably hold at least a CACHE Level 3 qualification or equivalent and will have relevant and recent school-based experience within learning support.

We have full time and part time 1:1 Learning Support Assistant positions available for start of AY 2023-24 (21 Aug 2023). This is a temporary position for the duration of the working weeks of the academic year only. Please note this position will be offered on a local contractual basis. The successful applicant must have their own UAE residence visa and medical cover.

Applicants must complete the JESS application form (attached with advert) and upload the application form, a detailed CV and letter of application to:

Ms. Sharon Burke, Head of Inclusion, Jumeriah English Speaking School

Please be advised to complete the JESS Application Form as incomplete applications will not be considered in the selection process.

JESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. A UK ICPC or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.