5 Teaching Assistant jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Nibras International School is looking for a Teaching Assistant and Bus Attendant to join the team in August 2025

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are always safe and properly supervised. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to NIS policies and code of conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’

A teacher assistant supports the teacher of the class in educating children. An assistant basically handles tasks that free the teacher to focus on the learning agenda for the day. They are responsible for human support and paraprofessional work assisting the teacher with instructional activities and assisting students by reinforcing material already presented through special efforts and repetitions. Assisting teachers in managing, organizing and coordinating all task related to the respective section.

Key qualities and skills:

• General knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in classroom teaching
• Ability to deal effectively with students and teachers
• Skilled in the use of classroom and instructional equipment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, parents, and students
• Important Skills: Enthusiasm, imagination, energy, adaptability, patience and responsibility

Key duties include:

The Teacher Assistant must undertake various tasks, including:

• Organize, prepare and pass out project materials, setting up audio equipment and track attendance
• Maintain classroom supplies and helps children retrieve materials, clean-up workspaces and gather belongings
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays and decorate classrooms and corridors
• Supervise snack and other related duties
• Assist the classroom teacher and accept all duties assigned in support of teaching and learning
• Perform a variety of office assistance tasks such as photocopying, filing, answering the telephone, etc. as required

Bus attendant

• Monitor students and maintains order on the bus, including the wearing of seatbelts at all times
• Ensure the safety of each student at all the times
• Check the attendance of the students registered on the bus before departure and at arrival to school
• Inform the teacher / parent about any absences
• Check Bus mobile for instructions from Transport Manager / Coordinator
• Collects/Drop-off KG1 to G2 students from their classrooms
• Manage student behavior on the bus while enroute to/from the school
• Report behavioral issues to the transport manager
• At drop off of student ensure that the student is hand-over to the authorized adult
• Contact parents should the child not be at the collection point
• Conduct checks at the end of every trip and ensure no students or their belongings are left inside the bus.
• Help students enter/exit from the school bus from their authorized adult
• Inform transport manager for any safeguarding issues e.g., no authorized adult at collection point

Health and Safety

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Ensure that, all the necessary health and safety rules and procedures are in the classrooms
• Maintain an awareness of all the health and safety measures to be taken when in school
• Ensure all students are seated and belted during their travel in the school bus
• Assist in handing over the student to an authorized adult when dropping them home

Position Requirements:

Education: Graduate

Experience: 2 years’ experience working as a teacher assistant.

Competencies:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Willing attitude to be a part of the school team

• Strong sense of professionalism
• Safeguarding and welfare of children
• Excellent communication skills and command of the English language, in spoken and written form
• A collaborative team-player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Behavior management

Attributes:

• Empathetic listener
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Internationally minded
• Emotional intelligence
• Intercultural awareness, creative
• Flexible and a can-do attitude

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description

Employees are expected to be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP & Nibras International School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP & Nibras International School are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, age, disability status, neuro divergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Purpose: The role of the Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) is to provide support to Students & Staff in the Primary Phase of the School. The Learning Support Practitioner will support the teachers in enhancing the effective involvement of students in their academic and social development.

Reporting To: Class Teacher

1. Work alongside teachers and other staff to support pupils’ learning
2. Provide feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement, under the guidance of teachers
3. Provide feedback to teachers on the progress, outcomes, and achievements made by pupils
4. Monitor, maintain & review records of pupil progress over time
5. Apply strategies to promote pupils’ self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence
6. Prepare the learning environment and resources under the direction of teachers, including preparing classroom materials, displays, equipment & supplies.

1. Strong work ethic along with a commitment to staff and student privacy.
2. Good organisational and interpersonal skills
3. Strong written & oral communication skills in English
4. Experience of working with children
5. Knowledge of inclusive pedagogy
6. Bilingual candidates welcomed

Candidates applying for this position MUST be sponsored by their spouse/father as this is a local contract, therefore, there are no additional benefits other than all school holidays as per academic year.

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply for this role.

The closing date for applications is 25th May 2025. Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. The school reserves the right to make suitable appointments before the official closing date, and therefore we would encourage candidates to apply early in the process. The appointment start date will be mid-Aug 2025.

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Overview

Digital Learning Implementation and Support Senior Manager

Hybrid • Greater London, United Kingdom • Learning and Development

dss+ is a leading global operations transformation consultancy that helps our clients build business endurance through operational safety, risk, performance and sustainability by leveraging our industry expertise, our dss+360 digital platform, our recognised people solutions and IP. We work with clients across various industries, including metals and mining, oil and gas, industrials and manufacturing, chemicals, food and beverage and more, to deliver measurable and lasting improvements.

As we scale, we’re seeking a Digital Learning Implementation and Support Senior Manager to play a strategic and collaborative role in shaping the future of learning technologies across our organization.

This will be a challenging and rewarding position where you will lead the implementation and support of our learning technology ecosystem—including optimization and evolution of our LMS platforms, content libraries, authoring tools, and provisioning systems—while serving as a critical connector between internal product development teams and enterprise learning initiatives.

Does this sound like you?

This role demands a forward-thinking leader who can drive innovation, foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure our digital learning infrastructure aligns with both enterprise goals and field-level consulting needs. If you are passionate about digital transformation in learning and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we invite you to explore this opportunity and consider joining our team.

• Develop and support execution of a roadmap for a cohesive learning technology ecosystem that supports enterprise learning and field-level consulting needs.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation of digital learning aligned with our broader Digital strategy.
• Lead teams responsible for the deployment, configuration, and support of digital learning solutions.
• Provide strategic client management and business development support in collaboration with the Digital Learning Sales teams.
• Build digital capabilities within the team to enable effective partnerships with internal Digital teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between L&D digital learning implementation/support teams and Digital teams.
• Identify opportunities for integration between learning platforms and internally developed tools to enhance client experience, consultant enablement, and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with internal product development teams to align learning technologies with dss+ 360.
• Leverage data and analytics from learning platforms to inform decision-making, demonstrate value, and guide continuous improvement of learning initiatives.
• Drive adoption of innovative digital tools and immersive learning technologies (e.g., microlearning, simulations, AI-driven platforms) to enhance learning experiences and consulting capability.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure learning solutions align with enterprise strategy, consulting priorities, and client-specific needs.

• Proven experience in managing digital learning platforms and ecosystems (e.g., LMS, content libraries, authoring tools).
• Strong understanding of enterprise learning strategies and field-level enablement.
• Deep understanding of digital learning ecosystems, UX/UI principles, and learning experience design to create impactful, performance-driven solutions.
• Experience using learning analytics and performance metrics to measure and communicate the impact of digital learning initiatives.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies for managing digital learning projects, enabling iterative development and rapid deployment of solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing technology implementations.
• Familiarity with integration of third-party platforms and custom-built tools.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Consulting experience preferred, especially in enterprise learning or digital transformation contexts.

Let’s see where our shared vision leads.

Aldar Education is seeking Classroom Assistants for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing in August 2025.

Since our establishment in 2009, we have upheld a strong reputation for excellence, earning and maintaining an "Outstanding" ADEK rating since 2015. Beginning in August 2025, Muna British Academy will be relocating to a brand-new campus in the prestigious Saadiyat Lagoons community. This move will allow us to expand our offerings, welcoming students from FS1 to Year 7 initially and to Year 13 in the future, providing a state-of-the-art environment to support our mission of delivering outstanding education.

Our new campus will feature exceptional facilities designed to inspire academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth for our students. This relocation represents the next phase in our journey and offers an unparalleled opportunity for our community to grow and thrive in a premier setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for individual pupils/groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in a range of activities during the school day and to provide for their social, emotional and physical well-being.
• Be pro-active in matters relating to health and safety.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education programmes for individual pupils/groups of pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioral difficulties and help to develop their social skills.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils work.
• Support class teachers in photocopying and other tasks in order to support teaching.
• Support the aims of the school; comply with the requirements of health and safety, other relevant legislation and school policies.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Work with other professionals e.g. speech therapists, occupational therapists etc. as necessary.
• Undertake other duties from time to time as the principal requires.

Specific Duties:

• Academic assistance.
• Giving group instruction as prescribed by the teacher/providing individual instruction.
• Demonstrating various instructional activities.
• Monitoring work assigned by teacher – checking and correcting pupil work while in progress.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
• Reorganizing materials at the end of the day.
• Checking attendance.
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
• Participating in development of behavior policy/promoting pupils self-esteem.
• Disciplining misbehavior in line with the whole school policy.