Personalized Learning Specialist (UAE National) - Rabdan Charter School (AY 2026/27)

Role Overview

Personalized Learning Specialist (UAE National) at Rabdan Charter School, an American Curriculum school in Abu Dhabi operated by Aldar Education, for Academic Year 2026/27.

Company Overview

Rabdan Charter School is an American Curriculum school located in Abu Dhabi, recognized globally for its curriculum and committed to fostering an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community dedicated to fulfilling the National Agenda for Emirati students. The position offers an opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.

Role Purpose

Support individual students and small groups in developing academic progress through targeted intervention programmes and in-class support, using subject-specific expertise to help students fully engage with the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Intervention & Academic Support

• Deliver subject-specific interventions to individuals or small groups under the direction of teaching staff.
• Plan and deliver intervention programmes in collaboration with teaching staff, focusing on helping students make measurable academic progress.
• Undertake a specialist role, using subject-specific expertise in English, Maths, Science, or Arabic to deliver targeted learning activities and intervention programmes.
• Assist students in preparing for assessments and examinations through revision strategies, study support, and retrieval practice.
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to meet the varying needs and progress levels of students in intervention groups.
• Monitor student engagement and understanding during sessions, offering constructive feedback and encouraging academic confidence.

Classroom Support

• Support individual students and small groups during lessons and structured intervention sessions, both inside and outside the classroom, to help them fully engage with the curriculum.
• Provide in-class support to help reinforce key learning objectives and promote active participation.
• Supervise students in the classroom and other school settings, including corridors, break times, and educational visits, ensuring their safety and positive conduct.
• Assist with daily classroom routines, including setting up resources, taking attendance, and end-of-day organisation.

Progress Monitoring & Planning

• Observe, monitor, and report on student progress during interventions and classroom learning, identifying areas for improvement and contributing to planning and review discussions.
• Access and update student progress data and records to inform future planning and monitor the impact of support.
• Liaise with subject teachers and leaders to ensure intervention content aligns with curriculum objectives and student needs.

Resource & Environment Management

• Prepare, organise, and maintain teaching resources and learning materials to support both classroom learning and intervention delivery.
• Display and present students' work to enhance the learning environment and celebrate achievement.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment in line with the school's policies on health, safety, behaviour, and safeguarding.

Team & Leadership

• Coordinate the work of other support staff (where applicable) to support shared intervention goals and consistent implementation.

Professional Development & Conduct

• Participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, and performance reviews as required.
• Support and model the school's ethos, values, and expectations in all aspects of professional conduct, including dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Promote student wellbeing, self-esteem, and responsible behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.
• Carry out other relevant duties as directed by the principal or leadership team.

Qualifications & Experience

• SEN (Special Educational Needs) qualification at Diploma level.
• Minimum 2 years SEN experience.

Skills & Competencies

• English language skills or the language applied in the school curriculum.
• Genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Additional Information

• Applicant must be a UAE National.
• The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the school's core values and ethos.