About this role
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 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
have a good rapport with children between ages 4-11 years
assisting class teachers in the development and delivery of provision
to cover for inclusion teachers in their absence, as required
attend relevant CPD
carrying out other duties relevant to the role, to include 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
upholds safeg