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Job Description
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Purpose
The Inclusion Teacher will play a key role in ensuring that all children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 are fully supported to access learning in a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment.
The role involves planning and delivering targeted support for pupils with additional needs, adapting provision to meet individual learning profiles, and working collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals.
We are seeking a kind, patient, and highly collaborative practitioner who has a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 curriculum, and is committed and passionate about inclusive education and making a positive difference to every child.
Key Relationships
- Head of Inclusion / SENCo
- School Principal & Senior Leadership Team
- Class Teachers & Teaching Assistants
- Curriculum Coordinators
- Parents and external specialists (e.g. speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists)
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning
- Plan and deliver targeted, high-quality support for pupils with additional needs in Early Years and KS1
- Adapt and differentiate the EYFS and KS1 curriculum to meet a range of learning needs
- Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with clear, measurable targets
- Support pupils to access learning both within and outside the classroom
- Use a range of inclusive strategies to support communication, engagement, and independence
Assessment & Progress
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify pupils’ needs
- Monitor, track, and evaluate pupil progress against targets
- Write clear and informative reports, identifying next steps
- Ensure provision is responsive and adjusted based on pupil outcomes
Pastoral & Social Development
- Support pupils’ emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support wellbeing and engagement
Collaboration & Teamwork
- Work closely with class teachers to identify needs and plan appropriate support
- Model strategies and share best practice with teachers and teaching assistants
- Liaise regularly with parents to support consistency between home and school
- Collaborate with external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to support
- Contribute positively to the wider school team and ethos
Inclusion & Provision
- Support pupils with a range of needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
- Speech, language, and communication needs
- Social, emotional, and behavioural needs (including ADHD)
- Sensory or physical needs
- Ensure all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records
- Engage in ongoing professional development
- Attend and contribute to meetings and training
- Support health and safety procedures
Undertake any additional duties as reasonably required
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience supporting children with additional needs in Early Years and/or KS1
- Experience working with IEPs and targeted interventions
Skills & Attributes
- A kind, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young children
- A strong team player who values collaboration and shared practice
- A secure understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and how to adapt it for learners with additional needs
- A committed and passionate approach to inclusion and pupil progress
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs
Knowledge
- Understanding of a range of special educational needs
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and early intervention approaches
- Familiarity with assessment and progress monitoring
Additional Requirements
- Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
- Willingness to provide personal care where required
Ability to support pupils with a range of behavioural and emotional needs
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong understanding of how young children learn
- Is genuinely passionate about inclusion and early intervention
- Brings warmth, positivity, and empathy to their role
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Is proactive, reflective, and solution-focused
Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant field
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience supporting children with additional needs in Early Years and/or KS1
- Experience working with IEPs and targeted interventions
Skills & Attributes
- A kind, patient, and nurturing approach to working with young children
- A strong team player who values collaboration and shared practice
- A secure understanding of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum and how to adapt it for learners with additional needs
- A committed and passionate approach to inclusion and pupil progress
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
- Flexibility and responsiveness to changing needs
Knowledge
- Understanding of a range of special educational needs
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and early intervention approaches
- Familiarity with assessment and progress monitoring
Additional Requirements
- Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
- Willingness to provide personal care where required
- Ability to support pupils with a range of behavioural and emotional needs
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong understanding of how young children learn
- Is genuinely passionate about inclusion and early intervention
- Brings warmth, positivity, and empathy to their role
- Thrives in a collaborative environment
- Is proactive, reflective, and solution-focused
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Dubai British School Jumeirah Islands
Taaleem and DBS Emirates Hills Taaleem, one of the largest education providers in the UAE, proudly celebrates Dubai British School Emirates Hills for our ‘Outstanding’ ratings, awarded by both the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) and British Schools Overseas (BSO). We are a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills delivering high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18. Our mission of ‘Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve’ perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment - able to achieve the best possible educational outcomes and flourish as individuals during the experience. It is this warmth of spirit that sets DBSEH apart, where every student, every member of staff and every parent can find their place. Schools are often talked about as being ‘happy places’, but DBSEH is made up of happy people - happy to be respected, valued, and appreciated, given every opportunity to succeed in a way that is meaningful to them. DBS Emirates Hills Curriculum Our curriculum is modelled on the National Curriculum for England and adapted to our own international context, leading to a challenging set of GCSE, BTEC and GCE A Level courses from Year 10 to Year 13. We feel the opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive and varied Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) programme.
