Individual Inclusion Assistant - Alrayana Charter School

Job Description

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Individual Assistant for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start.

Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed gender primary school located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create “A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity”. This vision is supported by the Al Rayana Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide consistent support to the assigned student throughout the school day.
• Promote student access to learning and inclusion in class activities.
• Ensure student safety during transitions, lessons, and unstructured times.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and self-management skills.
• Assist with learning tasks under the direction of teaching staff.
• Implement agreed strategies to support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Follow medical, personal care, and health protocols as required.
• Supervise the student during breaks, lunch, and school trips.
• Liaise regularly with teachers, support staff, and the Inclusion team.
• Maintain a professional and positive presence in all school settings.
• Contribute to a supportive and calm learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and health and safety policies.
  
  
  

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Establish daily routines and provide consistent structure and guidance.
• Support the use of visual aids, schedules, or communication tools.
• Prompt or assist with task initiation and completion.
• Monitor and respond to signs of emotional or sensory distress.
• Support the implementation of IEP and DLP goals through daily interactions and learning activities.
• Record observations or incidents for review, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Prepare, modify, or organise materials as directed.
• Provide verbal reassurance, encouragement, and praise.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, or mobility if required.
• Reinforce classroom routines and behavioural expectations.
• Supervise during individual movement breaks or sensory activities.
• Communicate relevant updates to parents/carers as directed by the class teacher or Inclusion team.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and relevant training.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to build knowledge and skills relevant to the student’s needs (e.g. behaviour support, communication strategies, medical protocols).
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• To have a minimum secondary school certificate.
  
  
  

Minimum Experience

• At least two-year experience supporting student with additional learning needs
  
  
  

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills