Early Years Learning Assistant – (August 2026 Start)

Safeguarding StatementTaaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. Job OverviewDubai British School Jumeirah Park is seeking a Early Years Learning Assistant to join their multi-award-winning Early Years team at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park – a school where childhood is cherished, and curiosity leads the way.This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of “Enjoy, Aspire, achieve” and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. 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 assist in providing a learning environment that supports the developmental and educational needs of all the children, under the overall direction of the class teacher. 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. Key Accountabilities:To work with individual or small groups of children as directed by the class teacher and subject teachersTo work with groups of children in the classroom enabling them to access the curriculum. Be proactive with the learning and in conjunction with the class teacher be ready to change strategy or approach as needed to facilitate learningSupport with the recording and presenting of evidence of learning as requiredTo follow agreed programmes of work with individuals and groups of children working towards set targetsTo contribute to the well-being of the children in terms of physical, emotional and social needsTo support staff with minor admin tasks when not directly working with students, For example in non contact time E.g. photocopy, file or complete recordsTo prepare and store general resources required for your groupsTo make notes in Individual Education Plan (IEP) books for children as requiredTo give verbal and written feedback to the Class Teacher to support report writing, assessment and IEPsTo accompany children on school trips where appropriate and ensure you have followed school policy in regards to reading, understanding and following the trip documentationSupervise children during breaks (including before and after school if necessary)Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents to support the image and reputation of the