Specialist Educator (Sakina)

The Specialist Educator provides structured academic and developmental support for children and teenagers. The role combines homework guidance, study planning, monitoring of progress and age-appropriate support for behavioural or emotional concerns, while working closely with teachers, families and other specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide students through homework, assignments and curriculum expectations, helping them develop effective study routines.
• Build structured learning plans for students who need additional support and track progress against agreed goals.
• Recognise academic, behavioural, emotional or learning concerns and recommend suitable interventions or referrals.
• Promote discipline, responsibility, organisation and self-management through consistent, age-appropriate guidance.
• Coordinate with teachers and participate in parent meetings to share progress and practical support strategies.
• Maintain confidential student records and concise reports on attendance, activities, academic needs and outcomes.
• Contribute to facility-wide student support, academic planning and improvement activities while following relevant policies.

Requirements and Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling or a related subject is required.
• Four to six years of experience working with children and teenagers in schools or educational settings is listed.
• Experience supporting diverse learning, behavioural or emotional needs is relevant to the role.
• Applicants should be able to plan learning activities and monitor progress systematically.
• A strong understanding of student confidentiality and safeguarding expectations is important.

Skills and Professional Expectations

• Empathy, patience and an age-appropriate communication style.
• Good planning, documentation and follow-up skills.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with families, teachers and specialists.
• Sound judgement about when additional professional support is needed.

The successful candidate should maintain accurate records, communicate clearly and follow relevant safety, confidentiality, quality and professional standards. Teamwork, sound judgement and timely escalation of concerns are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time opportunity based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Use the application link in this listing to submit your interest. Shift, roster, on-call or site duties depend on the role.