HLTA, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education / Teaching

Job in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai

Listing for: Aldar Academies

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-10

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 145000 AED Yearly AED 100000.00 145000.00 YEAR

General Responsibilities

With the School Staff Assist school in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the school s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to school policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the school s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of school improvement or performance management
Comply with the school s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo
Comply with the school s computer Acceptable Use Policy AUP at all times
Attend all staff briefings
Sign out and sign in at relevant school reception if off site at any point during the normal working day

With the Student

To develop an understanding of the Additional Educational Needs AEN special Educational Needs of the student s concerned
To take into account the student s special needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification explanations equipment and materials
To build and maintain successful relationships with student s treat them consistently with respect and consideration
To help reinforce learning
To help promote independent learning
To assist students with physical needs
To help students record work in an appropriate way
To develop study and organisational skills
To help keep the students on task and to build motivation
To model good practice
To help build the student s confidence and enhance self-esteem
To maintain liaison with parents regarding student s performance

With the Teacher

To have formal and informal meetings with regard to Teaching and Learning plans for the lesson activities
To prepare materials and resources as required
To prepare students beforehand for a task
To work on differentiated activities with identified groups
To support the teacher in implementing specific teaching techniquesli>

To supervise practical tasks
To be involved in keeping records on evaluating the progress of identified students

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications Two year diploma/degree in education or Special needs education or to have a high school diploma with a special needs education programe.
Minimum Experience At least 2 years of experience in the same field.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skill Fluent English language communication skills, written and oral. Strong interpersonal skills. A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

HLTA, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional, Education ​/ Teaching