Classroom Assistant - Student Support

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Requirements

• Classroom Assistant
• Student Support Job Snapshot Role: Classroom Assistant
• Student Support
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Education Management
• Function: Classroom Teaching
• Experience: Classroom support or school environment experience preferred
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Classroom Assistant - Student Support in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is an Education Management opportunity for a UAE National who can support pupils, assist teachers, and contribute to a positive learning environment at Mamoura British Academy.

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and caring candidate who can help students participate fully in classroom activities, support their social and emotional development, and assist teachers with daily learning routines in a busy British curriculum school.

Job Details Country

United Arab EmiratesCity: Abu DhabiIndustry: Education ManagementFunction: Classroom TeachingEstimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: UAE NationalJob Type: Full-time Role Context The Classroom Assistant - Student Support role helps pupils access learning, build confidence, and take part in school life inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with class teachers, the assistant will support individual pupils and groups, help implement learning plans, prepare classroom resources, maintain pupil records, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging school environment. The position plays an important part in supporting student wellbeing, classroom organization, and the smooth delivery of teaching and learning at Mamoura British Academy.

Key Responsibilities * Support individual pupils and small groups during classroom activities, learning tasks, school routines, and wider school-day activities.* Help pupils participate fully in lessons by providing encouragement, practical guidance, and appropriate classroom support.* Assist with the social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of pupils throughout the school day.* Support pupils with additional needs, including emotional, behavioural, or social development requirements.* Help implement individual education programmes for pupils or groups of pupils under the guidance of teaching staff.* Monitor pupil progress during supported activities and share relevant observations with the class teacher.* Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records, classroom notes, learning evidence, and routine documentation.* Prepare classroom resources, learning materials, photocopying, displays, and other items needed for effective teaching.* Create and maintain displays of pupils work to celebrate achievement and support a positive classroom environment.* Support teachers with classroom organization, lesson preparation, transitions, and daily routines.* Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, positive behaviour, and respectful interaction with others.* Be proactive in matters relating to health, safety, safeguarding, and pupil welfare.* Help maintain an orderly, welcoming, and safe classroom environment that supports learning.* Support pupils during activities outside the classroom when required, including breaks, transitions, school events, and supervised activities.* Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, school leaders, and parents when appropriate.* Follow the aims of the school and comply with school policies, health and safety requirements, safeguarding procedures, and relevant UAE education expectations.* Demonstrate respect for the culture and values of the region while contributing positively to the school community.

Ideal Profile * UAE National candidate.* Previous experience in a classroom support, school assistant, childcare, or education environment is preferred.* Genuine interest in supporting children and helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally.* Patient, caring, and positive approach when working with pupils of different abilities and needs.* Ability to build respectful relationships with pupils, teachers, administrative staff, parents, and the wider school community.* Good communication skills with the ability to follow teacher guidance and share observations clearly.* Flexible and proactive attitude with willingness to support different classroom and school activities.* Strong awareness of health, safety, safeguarding, and child wellbeing responsibilities.* Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling pupil information and school matters.* Organized approach to classroom tasks, resources, records, and daily routines.* Team-focused mindset with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to shared school goals.* Appreciation of the values, culture, and expectations of the UAE education environment.

Skills Set * Classroom assistance* Student support* Pupil supervision* Individual learning support* Small group support* Additional needs support* Behaviour support* Social development support* Emotional wellbeing support* Individual education programmes* Pupil progress monitoring* Classroom resources* Learning displays* Teacher assistance* Photocopying support* Classroom organization* Pupil records* Health and safety awareness* Safeguarding awareness* Child wellbeing* British curriculum environment* Communication skills* Team collaboration* School policy compliance* UAE National development