Job description

Student Support Assistant

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to join our AEN Team. This is a learning support role within a well-established and supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

The closing date for applications is 15th October 2026.

About the Role

The Student Support Assistant role consists of supporting pupils with AEN needs across the secondary school. 

As a Student Support Assistant within the AEN team, you will provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom, adapting resources, assisting with differentiated instruction, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where all learners can thrive. In conjunction with the Head of Inclusion, you will assist in the development and delivery of a suitable programme of support both within the classroom and on a one-to-one basis.

In collaboration with the Head of Inclusion and teaching staff, the Student Support Assistant will contribute to the planning, implementation, and review of personalised support programmes. They will work closely with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive effective, consistent, and high-quality support tailored to their individual learning needs.

The successful candidate will be a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusive education and possess the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.Please click on the following link to access the job description for this vacancy Job Description -SSA-AEN.pdf .

Successful candidates will be fluent English language speakers. Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage. Experience of working in a school environment would be desirable, as would degree-level education.

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

To learn more about our school, please visit http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

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