Shadow teacher

Confidential

AED 2,000 - 3,999 per month

Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE

Contract

5-10 Years

Female

Bachelors Degree

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

About the role
We are looking for a patient, experienced Shadow Teacher to support one student in a high-standard British curriculum school. The student needs structured learning support, including short work periods, simple instructions and a slower pace. You will help her take part fully in lessons and build her confidence and stamina over time.
Responsibilities
Support the student in class, working alongside the class teacher
Break lessons and tasks into small, clear steps
Give short, simple instructions, repeat them when needed, and use visual aids
Run short work blocks (10-15 minutes) with planned breaks
Reduce workload and remove time pressure, in line with the school's support plan
Check understanding by asking her to restate instructions and recapping at the end of each lesson
Support reading, writing, maths and memory activities using structured methods
Accompany her safely around the school and adapt movement-based activities
Encourage independence, confidence and positive peer interaction
Keep a daily log of progress and send a short update to parents
Join regular review meetings with parents, teachers and external therapists
Follow the school's inclusion and safeguarding policies
Requirements
Degree or teaching assistant qualification (teaching qualification preferred)
Minimum 2 years' experience in a British curriculum school, ideally in inclusion or SEN support
Experience with short-term memory, attention or processing-speed difficulties is an advantage
Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage
Calm, kind and encouraging manner
Clear police clearance and valid UAE residence/work eligibility

Language

English

Nationality

Any

Company Size

1-10