Personalised Learning Specialist (Classroom Assistant)

Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Personalised Learning Specialist (Classroom Assistant) to join Al Ghad Charter School, Abu Dhabi, for an immediate start.

Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Abu Dhabi, Al Ghad Charter School (AGS) offers an inspiring environment where excellence in teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do. Through our globally recognized curriculum, dedicated educators, and innovative approach to education, we are committed to nurturing lifelong learners and contributing meaningfully to the UAE National Agenda for Emirati students.

At AGS, we foster a dynamic, diverse, and progressive learning community guided by our vision of developing a generation of learners who are courageous, innovative, and driven to achieve excellence in all aspects of life.

We are seeking candidates who embody our core values of EPIC—Excellent, Principled, Innovative, and Caring—and who demonstrate a genuine appreciation for the culture, traditions, and values of the region.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of the highly successful Aldar Education family and play an integral role in shaping the future of one of Abu Dhabi’s leading educational groups.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• Support individual students and small groups during lessons and structured intervention sessions, both inside and outside the classroom, to help them fully engage with the curriculum.
• Undertake a specialist role, using subject-specific expertise (e.g. English, Maths, Science, Arabic) to deliver targeted learning activities and intervention programmes.
• Plan and deliver intervention programmes in collaboration with teaching staff, focusing on helping students make measurable academic progress.
• Observe, monitor, and report on student progress during interventions and classroom learning, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to planning and review discussions.
• Liaise with subject teachers and leaders to ensure intervention content aligns with curriculum objectives and student needs.
• Coordinate the work of other support staff (where applicable) to support shared intervention goals and consistent implementation.
• Access and update student progress data and records to inform future planning and monitor the impact of support.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment in line with the school’s policies on health, safety, behaviour, and safeguarding.
• Participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, and performance reviews as required.
• Support and model the school’s ethos, values, and expectations in all aspects of professional conduct, including dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Carry out other relevant duties as directed by the principal or leadership team.

Specific Duties

• Deliver subject-specific interventions to individuals or small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet the varying needs and progress levels of students in intervention groups.
• Monitor student engagement and understanding during sessions, offering constructive feedback and encouraging academic confidence.
• Provide in-class support to help reinforce key learning objectives and promote active participation.
• Assist students in preparing for assessments and examinations through revision strategies, study support, and retrieval practice.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain teaching resources and learning materials to support both classroom learning and intervention delivery.
• Display and present students’ work to enhance the learning environment and celebrate achievement.
• Assist with daily classroom routines, including setting up resources, taking attendance, and end-of-day organisation.
• Supervise students in the classroom and other school settings (e.g. corridors, break times, educational visits), ensuring their safety and positive conduct.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• To have a minimum bachelor's degree with subject specialisation.
• High School Diploma (UAEN)

Minimum Experience

• N/A

Job Specific Knowledge and Skills

• English language skills or the language used in the school curriculum.

This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application to our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.