The Role
Lead SEN learning support provision: assess students, develop and monitor IEPs/ILPs, manage learning support staff, coordinate with families and specialists, embed safeguarding, champion UDL/RTI, and align blended learning pathways for Grades 5–12.
Summary Generated by Built In
The SEN Success Center is a personalized learning support center designed for students who
do not fit the traditional school model but do not require placement in a specialized SEN center.
We serve students with mild to moderate learning differences — bright, capable learners who
simply need a different path. Through a blended hybrid model that combines structured online
learning with hands-on support, small group instruction, life skills development, and lifelong
learner habits, we build individualized pathways that give every student a voice in their own
education.
This role leads the SEN support provision of the center. The successful candidate will also play
an active role in developing and shaping the center's safeguarding frameworks and operational
policies, ensuring they are purpose-built for this unique learner population. As a founding team
member of this growing center, this individual will have the opportunity — and responsibility —
to help build, refine, and champion the systems, structures, and culture that make personalized
SEN support truly work.
The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking educator who thinks
outside the box, partners deeply with students, families, and online teachers, and champions
personalized, future-ready learning from Grade 5 through high school.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment, IEP/Learning Plan Development & Progress Monitoring
● Oversee the identification and assessment of students with additional learning needs,
coordinating with center-based specialists and, where appropriate, external evaluators.
● Lead the development, implementation, and quality assurance of Individualized
Education Programs (IEPs) and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), ensuring they are
strengths-based, measurable, and co-produced with students and families.
● Monitor each student's progress against IEP/ILP goals through regular data review,
adjusting learning accommodation and pathways accordingly.
● Design and maintain personalized learning roadmaps that integrate online coursework,
small group instruction, life skills development, and real-world application.
Team Leadership & Collaborative Practice
Manage SEN learning support staff, providing instructional coaching, professional
development, and performance guidance.
● Work alongside the center's education team as a collaborative partner — fostering a
shared commitment to student-centered, flexible learning.
● Partner with online educators to coordinate, align, and support each student's blended
learning experience.
● Champion Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Response to Intervention (RTI)
principles across all center activities, adapting consistently to the diverse needs of
learners.
Safeguarding & Child Protection
● Uphold and embed the center's Child Protection Policy across all SEN support practices,
ensuring all staff are trained and aware of their safeguarding responsibilities.
● Act as a designated point of contact for safeguarding concerns related to students in the
center.
● Maintain a culture of safety, trust, and well-being in which every student feels seen,
respected, and protected.
Family & Specialist Partnerships
● Cultivate transparent, collaborative, and culturally responsive partnerships with families
throughout the assessment, planning, and review cycle — treating parents as essential
partners in their child's learning journey.
● Coordinate referrals to and communication with external specialists (e.g., occupational
therapists, speech-language pathologists, psychologists), ensuring continuity of support
between the center and home.
● Maintain accurate, confidential, and organized SEN records for all enrolled students.
● Facilitate regular student-led or family-involved review meetings that give learners an
active voice in shaping their own goals and pathways.
● Occasionally facilitate parent workshops to build family capacity in supporting their
child's learning at home and beyond.
● Participate occasionally in center marketing and outreach events, representing the SEN
Success Center's mission and approach to prospective families and the wider
community.
Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Education is required; a Master's degree in
Special Education, Learning Support, or Educational Leadership is strongly preferred.
● A recognized teaching license or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., U.S. state
teaching license, PGCE, or international equivalent).
● A postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCO/SEND)
or equivalent is highly desirable.
Experience
● Minimum five years of teaching experience, including at least three years in special
education, learning support, or inclusive education settings.
● Demonstrated experience in a SEN Coordinator, Learning Support Lead, or equivalent
leadership role.
● Strong background in IEP/ILP frameworks and inclusive, differentiated assessment
practices.
● Proven experience working with students from Grade 5 through high school.
● Experience in or strong understanding of blended/hybrid and online learning
environments.
● Demonstrated ability to support the development of life skills, executive function,
self-advocacy, and lifelong learning habits in students with learning differences.
● Experience working collaboratively with parents, students, and multidisciplinary teams in
a student-centered environment.
● A forward-thinking mindset for students who need a non-traditional approach.
● Familiarity with online curriculum platforms is an advantage.
Language
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Arabic is a distinct advantage in the Abu Dhabi
context.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to [email address]:
● A current CV
● A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your learning support philosophy, your
approach to working with students who need non-traditional pathways, and relevant
experience with blended/hybrid learning
● Copies of teaching qualifications and license(s)
● Contact details for two professional referees, including at least one current or recent line
manager
The center is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects
all staff to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with
UAE requirements
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Education
- Master's degree in Special Education, Learning Support, or Educational Leadership
- Recognized teaching license or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., state teaching license, PGCE, or international equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in SENCO/SEND or equivalent
- Minimum five years' teaching experience, including at least three years in special education, learning support, or inclusive education
- Demonstrated experience in a SEN Coordinator, Learning Support Lead, or equivalent leadership role
- Strong background in IEP/ILP frameworks and inclusive, differentiated assessment practices
- Proven experience supporting students from Grade 5 through high school
- Experience in or strong understanding of blended/hybrid and online learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to develop life skills, executive function, self-advocacy, and lifelong learning habits
- Experience collaborating with parents, students, and multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with online curriculum platforms
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in Arabic (distinct advantage in Abu Dhabi context)
- Knowledge and experience with safeguarding and child protection policies (acting as designated safeguarding contact)
- Ability to maintain accurate, confidential SEN records and conduct regular progress monitoring
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The Company
What We Do
At MindBase, we believe that education is a right, not a privilege. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality learning resources and support, regardless of their circumstances. Our guiding principle is that learning should be collaborative in nature, encourage curiosity, and be tailored to the individual needs of each student. At MindBase, we are passionate about empowering students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. We believe that education is the key to unlocking one's full potential and aspire to make a difference by helping you achieve your goal.
