Aldar Education is seeking an experienced and passionate Inclusion Assistant to join the team at Mubarak Bin Mohammed Charter School (MBMCS) in Abu Dhabi, starting in June 2025. MBMCS is an American curriculum school located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, known for its supportive and inclusive community. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence while nurturing students’ individual goals and ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the prestigious Aldar family of schools and contribute to a culture of educational excellence and global citizenship.

The Inclusion Assistant will work closely with homeroom and subject teachers to support students with special educational needs (SEN), enabling them to fully participate in classroom and school activities. The role requires strong collaboration, communication, and empathy to help students overcome academic, social, and behavioral challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Main Duties:

• Provide individual and group support to pupils within and outside the classroom.

• Implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and link activities to student-specific goals.

• Assist students with academic, physical, emotional, and behavioral challenges to help develop communication and social skills.

• Maintain accurate student records and prepare resources for differentiated learning.

• Promote independence and meaningful learning strategies among students.

• Support school policies, including health and safety, dress code, and attendance standards.

• Collaborate with professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other external specialists.

• Actively participate in training sessions, staff meetings, and student-centered activities.

• Provide support during extracurricular activities, trips, and events.

• Mentor new Inclusion Assistants when needed and participate in mentoring programs.

Specific Duties:

• Respect confidentiality and defer formal communication with parents to teaching staff.

• Provide academic support, including individual instruction and small group facilitation.

• Monitor, assess, and provide feedback on student progress to teachers.

• Support behavior management practices in line with school policy.

• Prepare materials that scaffold learning and enhance curriculum accessibility.

• Support therapy interventions (SLT, OT, ABA) to reinforce and generalize key skills.

• Contribute to positive behavior reinforcement and development of self-esteem.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Diploma in Special Educational Needs (SEN)

• SEN qualification required

Minimum Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience working with students with special educational needs

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in SEN roles