What Is a Learning Support Assistant?

A Learning Support Assistant (LSA) works alongside teachers to help students with additional needs access the curriculum. They may support literacy, numeracy, behaviour, social skills, or organisation — always under teacher direction.

LSAs do not diagnose conditions, prescribe interventions, or replace qualified therapists. In the UAE, KHDA's inclusive education framework expects schools to provide equal opportunities; LSAs are often the daily bridge between policy and practice.

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