EAL Student Support Assistant

Role overview

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking for a Student Support Assistant to join its EAL team. This is a support position within a well-established, collaborative, and successful school environment that is continuing to grow. The appointed candidate will work under the direction of the EAL Coordinator and Head of Inclusion to support students who are learning English as an Additional Language, while helping them progress academically and feel supported in their wellbeing.

Key duties

In this role, you will work alongside class teachers, the EAL Coordinator, and the Head of Inclusion to deliver tailored support to individual pupils and small groups. You will adapt learning materials and strategies to suit different learner needs, track student progress, keep clear and accurate records, and help create and review Individual EAL Plans and related support programmes. The role also involves building constructive relationships with students, families, and colleagues, encouraging confidence, independence, and effective communication. You will contribute to the wider school community by attending meetings, working collaboratively with the EAL team, and supporting stronger home-school partnerships.

Language requirements

Applicants must be fluent in English. Knowledge of an additional language will be considered an advantage.

School profile

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a well-regarded and expanding school serving students aged 3 to 18 from more than 90 nationalities. Established in 2009, it has earned a strong reputation in the Middle East and received recognition at the International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, making it the only school globally to achieve that distinction in those years.

About the wider organisation

Nord Anglia Education is a leading premium international schools group with more than 88 schools across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India, and the Middle East. Its schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through the end of secondary school. The organisation focuses on creativity, wellbeing, strong academic outcomes, and global connectedness, supported by educational technology and personalised learning experiences.

Application deadline

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026.