Social Worker | SEN Support | Student Supervisor

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention.
• Design and implement support plans in collaboration with teachers, school leadership, and families.
• Monitor student behavior and attendance; supervise students in common areas and support classrooms.
• Facilitate workshops on social skills, resilience, and positive behavior.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding policies.
• Contribute to school-wide efforts to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong student counseling, social work, and emotional support skills for children and adolescents.
• Experience with SEN support, individualized education or care plans, and inclusive education strategies.
• Behavior management, conflict resolution, and positive discipline skills in a school setting.
• Ability to partner with families and collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in confidential case documentation and safeguarding-related reporting.
• Excellent English communication skills; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• School counseling or SEN support certifications are preferred.
• Prior experience in schools or youth-focused organizations; UAE or similar educational context is ideal.
• Cultural sensitivity, empathy, and commitment to student-centered education.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and respond effectively to urgent student needs.

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