DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK FOUNDATION ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED LEARNING ASSISTANT FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26 STARTING FROM AUG 2025.

We are looking to appoint a Learning Assistant (LA) to work collaboratively as part of a class and year group team. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the class teacher, and ILSA if required, to create an inspiring learning environment to evoke children’s interests and promote child-led learning. The role of the LA will be to interact with children in a way that scaffolds their learning whilst also ensuring their care and wellbeing needs are met consistently.
The successful candidate will take an active role within their respective year group and wider school community and will demonstrate professionalism, participation, collaboration, and reflection of practice.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum A - Level or equivalent (certificate has to be MoFA attested)
• A self- aware, reflective, collaborative and proactive practitioner.
• Drive and enthusiasm to support children with an inclusive approach.
• High expectations that motivate students.
• An understanding of child development 0-5 years.
• A passion for play-based and child-led learning.
• Open and approachable, able to communicate with parents in a positive manner that builds partnership.
• Excellent communication skills and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude and approach to managing behaviour, wellbeing, and supporting children with SEND.

AT DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL JUMEIRAH PARK (DBSJP), IT IS OUR GOAL THAT EVERY STUDENT IS GIVEN THE TOOLS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE DURING THEIR TIME WITH US AND BEYOND. UNDER THE SHARED DUBAI BRITISH SCHOOL’S VISION, OF ENJOY, ASPIRE, ACHIEVE, WE PROVIDE THE FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND INSPIRATION IN WHICH STUDENTS CAN ENJOY THEIR SCHOOLING EXPERIENCE, AND ULTIMATELY ACHIEVE THEIR LIFE GOALS.

Opened in 2015, DBSJP was designed with the learning needs of 21st century students in mind. The multi-cultural environment delivers a well-rounded British education within a truly international school community, in an environment that recognizes and nurtures individual talents and celebrates diversity.
At DBSJP we believe that children who have high levels of emotional, behavioural and social wellbeing live happy, purposeful and productive lives. Our approach is to develop a community of learners who are positive, engaged and connected in line with our school’s vision statement. We achieve this through our extensive, balanced and ambitious curriculum. We place an equally significant value on sports, the expressive arts and enrichment opportunities, as well as the highest standards of teaching across all subjects and key stages.
Our staff and students operate in an atmosphere that promotes self-confidence, excellence and celebrates success. Our school encourages our young people to realise, reach for and ultimately fulfil their aspirations and ambitions and we embrace a wide range of programmes to support our learners at every stage of their educational journey

Please refer the Job description for details