33 Classroom Assistant jobs in the United Arab Emirates
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The Teacher Assistant understands and promotes the nurserys vision, mission, social charter, and policies within the nursery setting and in the wider community.
Leading teaching and provision for a core group of children including managing the various resources and providing positive and efficient learning opportunities for all children irrespective of their background and starting point.
Provide a support role to a teaching team to ensure a consistent quality of provision across the team.
Maintain excellent relationships with children, parents and carers in supporting the development of confident, discerning and motivated children able to show real curiosity in learning and exploring their enquiring minds
Initiative with proven ability to work in a team
Discretion
High-level interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively
Well-developed skills of time management and organisation
Exemplary skills of communication with children, parents and all staff
Commitment to achieving best practice at MindChamps Nursery
Positive and flexible attitude
Excellent ICT skills
Flexibility and creative thinking
Excellent knowledge of how young children learn
Minimum of 2 years experience in early years education
Cache level 2 diploma or equivalent
Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.
This is your opportunity to be a part of a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development and innovation
Requirements
Loyalty and commitment to the School, students and staff
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About the job: Classroom Assistant - immediate start - Abu Dhabi
Bloom Education offers premium and charter school education management through exclusive best-in-class partnerships.
With all the virtues of education abroad, we nurture our students in opportunity-rich environments, enabling them to reach their highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Dedicated to cultivating an incomparable nurturing environment for children, Bloom Education emerged to fill a gap when the selection of international schools in Abu Dhabi was narrow. We have gone on to provide outstanding world-class education, mirroring the highest pedigree of education that our premium partners sustain internationally.
Bloom Education is recruiting passionate and enthusiastic Classroom Assistants available immediately for our Nursery in Abu Dhabi.
Responsibilities- The Teacher Assistant understands and promotes the nursery's vision, mission, social charter, and policies within the nursery setting and in the wider community.
- Leading teaching and provision for a core group of children, including managing resources and providing positive and efficient learning opportunities for all children, regardless of their background and starting point.
- Provide support to the teaching team to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Maintain excellent relationships with children, parents, and carers to support the development of confident, motivated children curious about learning.
- Loyalty and commitment to the School, students, and staff.
- Initiative with proven ability to work in a team.
- Discretion.
- High-level interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and staff.
- Commitment to achieving best practices at MindChamps Nursery.
- Positive and flexible attitude.
- Excellent ICT skills.
- Flexibility and creative thinking.
- Deep understanding of how young children learn.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in early years education.
- Cache Level 2 diploma or equivalent.
Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development, and innovation
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About the job Classroom Assistant - immediate start - Abu Dhabi
Bloom Education offers premium and charter school education management through exclusive best-inclass partnerships.
With all the virtues of an education abroad, we nurture our students in opportunity-rich environments,
enabling them to reach their highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Dedicated to cultivating an incomparable nurturing environment for children, Bloom Education emerged
to fill a gap when the selection of international schools in Abu Dhabi was narrow. We have gone on to
provide outstanding world-class education, where we have mirrored the highest pedigree of education
that our premium partners have sustained international.
Bloom Education is recruiting passionate and enthusiastic Classroom Assistant available immediately for our Nursery in Abu Dhabi.
Responsibilities
The Teacher Assistant understands and promotes the nurserys vision, mission, social charter, and policies within the nursery setting and in the wider community.
Leading teaching and provision for a core group of children including managing the various resources and providing positive and efficient learning opportunities for all children irrespective of their background and starting point. Provide a support role to a teaching team to ensure a consistent quality of provision across the team.
Maintain excellent relationships with children, parents and carers in supporting the development of confident, discerning and motivated children able to show real curiosity in learning and exploring their enquiring minds
Requirements
- Loyalty and commitment to the School, students and staff
- Initiative with proven ability to work in a team
- Discretion
- High-level interpersonal skills and proven ability to work collaboratively
- Well-developed skills of time management and organisation
- Exemplary skills of communication with children, parents and all staff
- Commitment to achieving best practice at MindChamps Nursery
- Positive and flexible attitude
- Excellent ICT skills
- Flexibility and creative thinking
- Excellent knowledge of how young children learn
- Minimum of 2 years experience in early years education
- Cache level 2 diploma or equivalent
This is your opportunity to be a part of a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development and innovationSeniority level
- Seniority level Entry level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Administrative
- Industries Education
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#J-18808-LjbffrClassroom Assistant - immediate start - Abu Dhabi
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About the job: Classroom Assistant - immediate start - Abu Dhabi
Bloom Education offers premium and charter school education management through exclusive best-in-class partnerships.
With all the virtues of education abroad, we nurture our students in opportunity-rich environments, enabling them to reach their highest potential intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Dedicated to cultivating an incomparable nurturing environment for children, Bloom Education emerged to fill a gap when the selection of international schools in Abu Dhabi was narrow. We have gone on to provide outstanding world-class education, mirroring the highest pedigree of education that our premium partners sustain internationally.
Bloom Education is recruiting passionate and enthusiastic Classroom Assistants available immediately for our Nursery in Abu Dhabi.
Responsibilities- The Teacher Assistant understands and promotes the nursery's vision, mission, social charter, and policies within the nursery setting and in the wider community.
- Leading teaching and provision for a core group of children, including managing resources and providing positive and efficient learning opportunities for all children, regardless of their background and starting point.
- Provide support to the teaching team to ensure consistent quality across the team.
- Maintain excellent relationships with children, parents, and carers to support the development of confident, motivated children curious about learning.
- Loyalty and commitment to the School, students, and staff.
- Initiative with proven ability to work in a team.
- Discretion.
- High-level interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with children, parents, and staff.
- Commitment to achieving best practices at MindChamps Nursery.
- Positive and flexible attitude.
- Excellent ICT skills.
- Flexibility and creative thinking.
- Deep understanding of how young children learn.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in early years education.
- Cache Level 2 diploma or equivalent.
Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.
This is an opportunity to join a vibrant learning community that values diversity, professional development, and innovation!
#J-18808-LjbffrSupporting Young Minds: A Classroom Assistant Opportunity
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We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Classroom Assistant to join our vibrant learning community.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to work collaboratively as part of a team, and have a strong commitment to providing high-quality support to students.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and wants to make a positive impact on young minds.
Key Responsibilities:- Assist teachers in the delivery of lessons and provide support to students with their academic and personal needs.
- Contribute to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Early Years Education or related field.
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships with colleagues, parents, and carers.
- Creative and flexible approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
Assistant Manager - School Operations
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The Assistant Manager School Operations is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of school transport services, ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient operation of bus routes. The role includes overseeing driver and bus guardian performance, ensuring vehicle readiness, addressing operational issues, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the Assistant Manager plays a key role in delivering high service quality, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving continuous improvement in transport operations.
Requirements
• Degree in Business Administration or related field. • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in school transport operations or a similar service-focused industry. • Knowledge of school transport regulations, operational practices, and local regulatory frameworks. • Experience in route planning, resource optimisation, and cost control. • Excellent communication, planning, and team management skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). • Valid UAE driving license.
About the company
STS Group offers a broad spectrum of transport and technical services for the education and corporate business sectors. Our purpose is to shape a better world by being a reliable partner of choice for passenger transport solutions across the GCC through our core values of Safe, Timely, Smart. As a vision-driven brand, we take a long-term view of everything we do. Our dynamism and passion for innovation have helped us achieve sustainable success in a short period. Headquartered in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the STS Group employs over 3,000 team members across the GCC. We take a long-term view of everything we do, and our dynamism and passion for innovation have helped us achieve sustainable success in a short period. Headquartered in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the STS Group employs over 3,000 team members across the GCC.
Account Receivables Assistant - Education sector
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Sundus Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Sundus Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Location :Abu Dhabi
Duration:One Year Renewable
Job Purpose
Ensures the recording and posting of different revenue streams and collaborating with internal stakeholders on the data related to the receivables so that timely follow ups can be performed with the external parties for the receipt of the same and forecasting the cash flow through the dashboards for the university stakeholders.
Role: JPC - 5099 - Account Receivables Assistant - Education sector
Location :Abu Dhabi
Duration:One Year Renewable
Job Purpose
Ensures the recording and posting of different revenue streams and collaborating with internal stakeholders on the data related to the receivables so that timely follow ups can be performed with the external parties for the receipt of the same and forecasting the cash flow through the dashboards for the university stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
- Issues and releases invoices and receipts to the customers and donors for all receivables by monitoring the data portals of internal stakeholders to capture the receivable transactions through their systems.
- Monitors the daily collection received in the bank, records the receipts to performs matching of remittances.
- Reconciles the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and posted.
- Maintains and updates the customer master data in the system to ensure the effectiveness of the system generated automated communication
- Analyses the aging report to capture the outstanding balances of the customers and plan the follow ups to ensure a healthy cash flow.
- Prepares the education payment plans for defaulting payments to facilitate easy payment processing in instalments.
- Provides clarifications to the parents / students on the tuition fees payment related queries and payment schedules.
- Reviews the delayed payments and identifies parties for the credit hold action for management approval based on the internal policies.
- Engages with customers on late payments to avoid late payments, disputes or defaults.
- Ensures compliance with the FTA requirements by preparing the required data and facilitating the filing the VAT returns through external consultants.
- Prepares periodic reports to the Management to provide information on the collection and cash forecast.
- Reconciles and prepares accounting schedules for monthly and annual closing to meet the Management reporting requirements
- Supports in the departmental projects to enhance the effectiveness of the function and provides information to internal and external stakeholders as required
- Meets the requirements and documentation of internal and external auditors to ensure compliance to internal policies and external auditing standards
- Supports the processes related to the selection of beneficiaries of the scholarships granted in the University by reviewing documents submitted to ensure conformance to the defined criteria.
Academic Credentials:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Hands-on experience with ERP financial modules (Accounts Receivable, General Ledger).
- Working knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS)
- 5-7 years in higher education finance or multinational corporate finance
- Proven experience managing receivables in multi-currency and multi-system operations
- Experience with UAE VAT compliance (FTA e-invoicing) and India GST frameworks
- IFRS implementation for financial instruments/leases/insurance
- Familiarity with UAE ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and ADEK funding compliance.
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
- Effective stakeholder communication and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail with a proactive and collaborative approach.
- Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.
- Dual qualification or cross-border taxation knowledge (UAE–India) is preferred
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
- IndustriesHuman Resources Services
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Head of Sixth Form -Assistant Head -Senior School.
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Brighton College, UK, is a leading Independent-style British International School located in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2011 on Abu Dhabi Island, our state-of-the-art campus is heavily oversubscribed and rated outstanding in the most recent BSO inspection.
We are seeking to employ a Head of Sixth Form in the Senior School, commencing August 2025 or January 2026.
Our position as a leading school in the region, along with our outstanding GCSE results, reflects the dedication, high standards, and hard work of our staff. Teachers are supported with CPD opportunities aligned with personal goals and the school’s development targets. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, among the best globally.
The role is challenging and requires collaboration with colleagues and parents, an advanced understanding of best educational practices, and flexibility. The successful candidate will be part of a year group team and should have a professional, inclusive outlook on teamwork. It is a vibrant and busy environment where every teacher is expected to 'give their all'.
This position demands a genuine passion for educating children. We seek a candidate with a strong desire and commitment to ignite our pupils’ curiosity and develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding through leading teaching practices and methods.
Brighton College, Abu Dhabi, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment and are required to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and other agencies.
Note: We reserve the right to interview and make an offer prior to the closing date to a strong candidate. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly.
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Our school is a thriving British international school, located in The Springs area of Dubai's Emirates Hills.
We deliver high-quality National Curriculum for England education to over a thousand students aged 3 to 18.
Our mission of 'Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve' perfectly captures the ethos of our great school, where students thrive in a nurturing yet challenging environment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
Responsibilities include providing a learning environment that supports developmental, language, and educational needs under the overall direction of the class teacher and Head of Inclusion/SENCO.
We are looking for enthusiastic and engaging support staff who can assist in promoting the learning and personal development of the named student(s).
Required skills and qualifications include experience of English at Secondary Education level, and knowledge and experience of supporting students whose first language is not English.
It is desirable to also have additional experience in an international setting.
Key qualities include inspirational teaching and learning styles, with a passionate, enthusiastic, creative and dynamic attitude.
At our school, we value diversity and inclusion, and aim to create a supportive community for everyone.
Benefits include a range of opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to work with a talented team of educators.
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Assistant Professor Education in Sustainability Dubai
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School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences
Discipline: College of Life and environmental sciences
University of Birmingham Dubai campus
Salary: Competitive
Grade: 8
No. of positions: 1
Full time
Location: Dubai UAE
Closing date: 12th May 2025
UK and International travel may be required for this role.
Academic Development Programme new Assistant Professors will undertake a 5year development programme at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.
University of Birmingham Dubai
Having established ourselves in Dubai International Academic City in 2018 we have now moved to our new stateoftheart campus which opened in Sept 2021. These posts represent an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious World Top 100 University as we continue to grow our longterm strategic mission in Dubai the UAE and the wider region. Our campus reflects the very best of Birmingham through our presence in Dubai.
Background
We are recruiting an Assistant Professor in Sustainability (Education) who will join the highly interdisciplinary School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES). The position offers an exciting opportunity to support the launch and teaching of our new BSc Sustainability programme on our Dubai campus.
We are keen to attract candidates whose work engages with contemporary sustainability issues from interdisciplinary perspectives across a range of Sustainable Development Goals. Our BSc Sustainability is the first such programme in the United Arab Emirates and the post holders will work on the creation of new content programme development as well as enabling the launch and running of the new programme. We also wish for post holders to work closely with sustainability practitioners and relevant government officials in the greater MENA region to ensure that our teaching engages with living projects and that in demand green skills are embedded throughout our modules.
As well as contributing to BSc Sustainability the post holders may also provide wider support for the teaching delivery and administration of GEES Dubai and Edgbaston based programmes. As part of the broader School the post holder will also be expected to contribute to our ongoing innovation of teaching and assessment.
The University of Birmingham is an equalopportunity employer wishing to recruit talented individuals from anywhere around the world. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community.
Role Summary
You will contribute to a range of educationrelated activities though mainly in support of our BSc Sustainability programme. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs.
Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to: (a) the management development and delivery of teaching and assessment and (b) enhancement of the student experience and employability. The role will typically also involve developing and advising others including: (a) providing expert advice to staff and students and (b) developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods with a particular focus on approaches suitable to distance / online learning.
You will be expected to advance teaching and learning practice in your modules within the School and play an important role in student academic and pastoral will deliver excellent teaching that inspires students and is informed by disciplinebased research or professional experience in the field of sustainability.
Management and administration activities will focus on the development and leadership of our BSc Sustainability programme.
Main Duties
Education
You will contribute across the range of teaching and learning activities:
- contribute to leading curriculum development and/or renewal;
- develop and manage approaches to teaching and learning that are best practice in the subject area;
- advise others on aspects of learning teaching and assessment;
- play an important role in student academic support;
- inform your teaching practice by disciplinebased research and/or professional practice in the field of sustainability;
- frequently update your subject expertise and undertake personal professional development in teaching including selfreflection on own teaching using student and peer review feedback to enhance own teaching and learning processes;
- you may play an important role in the recruitment and admission of students.
Using a variety of methods in teaching and advising individuals and groups of undergraduates and postgraduates (contact and online settings) including (as appropriate):
- teaching and examining modules at a range of levels with teaching activities also taking place during weekends and evening;
- planning and reviewing your own teaching approaches and encouraging others to do the same;
- designing contemporary inclusive engaging and academically challenging curriculum content;
- working collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver teaching learning and assessment;
- using digital resources (e.g. GIS) /environments effectively to support learning and assessment;
- developing programme proposals and making substantial contributions to the design of teaching programmes more widely;
- where appropriate undertaking and developing the full range of responsibilities in relation to supervision marking and examining;
- developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods;
- devising and supervising projects student dissertations and practical work.
Management/Administration
To contribute to School administration. This may include:
- contributing to the administration/management of teaching within the School;
- where appropriate leading and managing a team to devise and implement a new and/or revised process (e.g. new programme or a recruitment drive);
- making a contribution to administrative activities within the University (e.g. appeals panels working groups);
- developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer enterprise public engagement widening participation schools outreach;
- promoting equality diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour.
Citizenship
Contributing to an inclusive working environment:
- pursuing your activities in a way that helps others to pursue their activities effectively and efficiently;
- demonstrating a willingness to be involved in a variety of activities supporting University life (e.g. participation in graduations School committees);
- demonstrating support for colleagues such as sharing resources providing advice;
- willingness to volunteer for oneoff duties (such as supporting School projects);
- proactively supporting and engaging in activities specifically contributing to a positive and inclusive community spirit across the School/College/University.
Person Specification
- Normally a higher Degree relevant to the discipline area (usually PhD) or equivalent qualifications and/or professional experience in Geography Environmental Science or Sustainability. The post holders must be able to create and contribute to/lead on modules including Global Environmental Issues Climate Justice and Sustainability Theory Sustainability Assessment Methods Research Methods and GIS.
- Teaching experience and scholarship and/or training within subject specialism.
- Proven ability to devise advise on and manage learning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment collaborate with colleagues and communicate ideas clearly to others.
Teaching
- Experience of delivering sustainability education.
- Experience and demonstrated success in developing appropriate approaches to learning and teaching and advising colleagues.
- Experience using innovative teaching methods.
- Experience or understanding of teaching diverse student cohorts.
Management Administration
- Ability to contribute to School management processes.
- Ability to assess and organise resources effectively.
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
- Experience of championing Equality Diversity and Inclusion in own work area.
- Ability to identify issues with the potential to impact on protected groups and take appropriate action.
For informal enquiries please contact Mohammad Radfar email: (Dubai Campus) and John Round (Edgbaston Campus)
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
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