Learning Support Assistant

Job description / Role

Job overview

At Rashid and Latifa School (RLS), we place our people at the centre of our mission. Aligned with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of creating a future shaped by those who can dream it, RLS strives to be the happiest place to work, committed to pioneering education in Dubai. Established by Royal Decree, RLS is dedicated to nurturing future UAE leaders and global visionaries with a curriculum grounded in culture, wellness, play, innovation, and community.

At RLS, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) play a vital role in nurturing inclusive, engaging and curiosity-driven learning environments that reflect our commitment to Playful Pedagogy and Transdisciplinary Learning. LSAs support students in all classrooms and across a range of curriculum areas from Early Years to Year 9 to access the curriculum through experiences that are meaningful, authentic and rooted in real-world contexts. LSAs are instrumental in creating inclusive spaces where students can take risks, build relationships and develop self-regulation, resilience and independence through playful and purposeful learning experiences.

Guided by the RLS Play Continuum and Experience-Based Learning (EBL) framework, LSAs collaborate with teachers to facilitate learning that is exploratory, imaginative and responsive to student interests. They help scaffold inquiry, provoke wonderings and sustain engagement across disciplines, ensuring that every child, including those with additional needs, are empowered to thrive as a confident, creative and empathetic learner.

This role champions the belief that play is not a phase but a principle, a powerful tool for developing the skills and competencies of future leaders.

The successful candidate will play a fundamental role in establishing RLS as a 'Global Leader in Education,' delivering an engaging, modified UK National Curriculum in a dynamic and research-driven environment. This role calls for a leader who can embed our principles into the heart of our school, guiding students towards a purposeful and fulfilled future.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, a commitment to professional learning, and a culture of respect where every educator is a valued learning leader.

RLS is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the job profile.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children. As an establishment, we recognise our responsibility to take all reasonable steps to promote safe practice and protect children from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Our safeguarding infrastructure will ensure best practice is followed and therefore applicants will be subject to rigorous checks and our interview process will prioritise safeguarding.

Application instructions:

• A complete application submission including a CV and supporting documents.
• A statement outlining your educational philosophy of no more than two A4 pages.
• Applications will only be accepted through the official application process.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.