Inclusion Learning Support Assistant

About Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS)

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.

Position: Inclusion Learning Support Assistant

JESS Arabian Ranches Primary School is seeking an Inclusion Learning Support Assistant for August 2026.

The role will briefly include:

Participating in planning, assessment, supporting individual or small groups of students in their teaching and learning, evaluation and record keeping

Helping individual or small groups of students to learn effectively to support learning

Providing observational feedback to Oasis Team, class teacher and/or year group leader

Having a good rapport with children between ages 4-11 years

Assisting class teachers in the development and delivery of provision

Covering for inclusion teachers in their absence, as required

Attending relevant CPD

Carrying out other duties relevant to the role, including school trips

The successful applicants will:

Hold as a minimum a High School Diploma. A CACHE Level 3 qualification or equivalent would be desirable

Have relevant and recent school-based SEN experience within the classroom

Have a good rapport with students

Have high expectations of students' attainment and behaviour

Work effectively as part of a team

Be comfortable taking direction from class teacher(s) and senior staff

Uphold safeguarding and child protection

Be keen, self-motivated and flexible

Be enthusiastic and enjoy contact with children

Encourage individual development and progress

Please note this position will be offered on a local contractual basis. The successful applicant must be sponsored by his/her spouse, have a golden visa and have their own medical cover. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship.

Applicants must complete the JESS application form and upload the application form and a detailed CV. Please be advised that incomplete applications will not be considered in the selection process.

The closing date is 31 August 2026.

Safeguarding Statement

JESS is totally committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to ongoing safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students and expects all employees, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.

All employees are subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures including identity checks, qualification checks, online social media checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and criminal background checks namely satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK, the most recent Enhanced DBS and an updated International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) is required.

All candidates will require as a minimum two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.