Hlta

Job Description

Job: HLTA

Employer:British International School - The School of Research Science Dubai United Arab Emirates

Start date: 19^th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: 25000 - 27800 Benefits including housing flight allowance and medical

Contract: Full-time fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science a thriving and vibrant British international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time primary or secondary HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to start in August 2026.

The employer:

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence inclusivity and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5 and they offer excellent modern facilities. The schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff and they foster a culture of collaboration respect and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

As an HLTA youll work in either the Primary or Secondary Schools inclusion zone.

Youll support small groups of students with SEND or barriers for learning to improve their Maths English or Functional Skills.

Youll create an engaging learning environment and work collaboratively with the SENDCO other HLTAs and the teaching teams.

Youll also support students with examination access arrangement.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Bachelors degree
• HLTA qualification is desirable
• Examination access arrangement training is desirable
• Successful UK LSA/HLTA experience at a primary or secondary school level
• Good Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Calm patient and caring attitude with a good sense of humour

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Flight Allowance

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this HLTA job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.