EAL Student Support Assistant
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About the Role
The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an EAL Student Support Assistant to join their team, providing support to students with English as an Additional Language. The role involves working under the guidance of the EAL Coordinator and Head of Inclusion, adapting resources and monitoring pupil progress.
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Responsibilities
- Provide individual and small group support to EAL students
- Adapt resources and strategies to meet learners' needs
- Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate records
- Contribute to the development and review of Individual EAL Plans and support programmes
- Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
- Participate in meetings and collaborate with the EAL team
Requirements
- Fluency in English language
- Experience working with students with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- Ability to adapt resources and strategies to meet learners' needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in an additional language is an advantage
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Job Posting
- Job Posting Date: 26 Jun 2026
- Location: Abu Dhabi, AE
- School: The British International School Abu Dhabi
- Company: Nord Anglia Education
Role Summary
- The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant to join our EAL Team.
- This is a support role within a well established, collaborative, and highly successful team in a thriving and expanding school.
- The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the EAL Coordinator and Head of Inclusion, providing support to students with English as an Additional Language and contributing to their academic progress and wellbeing.
About The Role
- The Student Support Assistant will work closely with class teachers, the EAL Coordinator, and the Head of Inclusion to provide individual and small group support, adapting resources and strategies to meet learners’ needs.
- The role involves monitoring pupil progress, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to the development and review of Individual EAL Plans and support programmes.
- The successful candidate will foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, promoting confidence, independence, and effective communication.
- They will also contribute to the wider work of the school by participating in meetings, collaborating with the EAL team, and strengthening links between home and school.
Requirements
- Successful candidates will be fluent English language speakers.
- Fluency in an additional language would be an advantage.
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.
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.
- 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.
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