6 University 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.

The Institutional Research Assistant provides essential administrative and operational support to the Office of Institutional Research. This role is designed to assist in the effective execution of institutional research and reporting functions, particularly those related to internal and external data submissions, documentation, stakeholder surveys, and performance monitoring. The role supports the University by ensuring the timely preparation, validation, and organisation of data and reports, enabling informed decision-making and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Internal & External Reporting

• Assist in collecting, formatting, and validating institutional data from various academic and administrative departments.
  
• Support the preparation of standard reports, regulatory submissions, and ad-hoc data requests by compiling documentation and organising content.
  
• Help maintain reporting calendars, data dictionaries, and template files to support reporting cycles to KHDA, CAA, CHEDS, and other bodies.
  
• Coordinate internal workflows required for data verification and submission, including follow-ups and quality checks.
  
• Conduct preliminary desk research and assist in compiling environmental data and benchmarking information to support institutional reports.
  
• Support the preparation of simple data summaries, charts, and basic visualisations under the supervision of the Institutional Research Analyst.
  

• Provide administrative support in the production of reports and presentations related to timetabling, attendance, and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Assist in the distribution, monitoring, and data entry of student, staff, and alumni feedback surveys.
  
• Maintain internal databases, records, and filing systems for institutional research activities.
  
• Support internal and external audit readiness by organising supporting documents and maintaining version control.
  
• Uphold university protocols related to data protection, confidentiality, and ethical research practices.
  
• Undertake training and skills development opportunities to build knowledge of institutional research practices and tools.
  

1. Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Statistics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  Evidence: Copy of degree certificate and transcripts.
  

• Up to 1 year of experience in an administrative or data-related role, preferably in an educational or research setting.
  Evidence: Employment records, work portfolio, academic projects.
  

• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, Word, and other MS Office applications.
  Evidence: Work samples and training certifications.
  
• Exposure to data entry, file organisation, or survey tools is an advantage.
  Evidence: Project reports, tool usage in academic or work settings.
  

1. Detail-Oriented and Responsible

• Ability to manage routine tasks accurately and follow up on administrative procedures.
  Evidence: Examples of data analysis projects, references from previous roles, performance on assessment tasks.
  

• Willingness to work under supervision and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
  Evidence: Project feedback, Employer feedback.
  

• Demonstrates an eagerness to acquire new skills related to research, data analysis, and institutional operations.
  Evidence: Records of training & certification, references from previous roles.
  

1. Administrative and Reporting Coordination

• Familiarity with handling documents, spreadsheets, and report templates in an organised manner.
  Evidence: Evidence: Portfolio of reports, project summaries.
  

• Basic understanding of collecting and compiling data through forms, templates, or surveys.
  Evidence: Experience in compliance reporting, training certificates.
  

• Awareness of the importance of protecting sensitive information and following ethical guidelines.
  Evidence: Interview discussion.
  

• Ability to summarise data, prepare basic charts, and support the formatting of reports.
  Evidence: Previous report sample, performance on assessment tasks.
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Company : Galaxeer Space Consultancy LLC

Date Posted :

Institution: Galaxeer Space Consultancy LLC (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Deadline for Application: July 25, 2025; 5:00 PM

Project Title: Development of a Python-based AI/ML Library for Space Applications

Project Leader: Dr. Florence Wong

Duration: August-September 2025 (subject to extension)

Salary: Php 16,000/month (+ performance-based incentives)

Tentative schedule of interviews: July 28, 2025 (afternoon)

We’re developing a Python library for various applications in space. Accepted applicants will work remotely and coordinate with our team in the UAE for an initial period, subject to extension.

Qualifications, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or relevant field
• Experience working with CNN/GNN convolution layers
• Implement foundational CNN/GNN convolution layers with robustness and clarity
• Support data preprocessing, model training pipelines, and testing
• Collaborate closely with senior researchers to integrate and benchmark layers

Interested and qualified applicants should express their interest in writing. Please attach the following documents to the application letter and send to :

• Resume/CV
• A 30-second video outlining relevant CNN/GNN coding experience

Subject: Research Assistant for Galaxeer Project

Selected candidates will be invited for a coding interview and test; candidates who successfully pass the coding interview will be invited to a general interview to assess fit for the role and company culture.

The Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM), New York University Abu Dhabi, are inviting applications for a Kawader fellows in the areas of thermal, mechanical and electrical characterization of materials.

The candidate will work as a research fellow with the CSEM and the Smart Materials Lab (Naumov research group), nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-research/naumov-group.html). The role will involve preparing, characterizing and testing new smart materials, at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and engineering. A strong background in thermal or mechanical characterization of the surface and bulk properties of solids from either science (solid-state physics) or engineering (mechanical) is a requirement. The specific research projects will focus on both experimental and modeling aspects of the effects of temperature on mechanical properties, such as ability for elastic or plastic deformation. The candidate will conduct experiments related to assigned research projects, process the data, and prepare results for presentation in articles and conferences. Additionally, the candidate will submit biweekly reports on their research and participate in group seminars. Training students, such as capstone students or interns, and other researchers on techniques within their research domain is also part of the role. The candidate will collaborate with the staff of the Core Technology Platforms to receive training on available analytical techniques.

The candidate should have a background in mechanical engineering, solid-state physics or chemistry, or materials solid-state chemistry. Candidate with experimental skills and/or modelling experience with characterization of thermal and mechanical properties, and with a strong publication record in engineering or science will be given a priority.

The candidate will also work on individualized research projects under the supervision/mentorship of the supervisor.

This position is supervised by Prof.Pan?e Naumov

• CV
• Statement of interest in the position
• Transcript of degree(s)
• Two letters of recommendation

UAE nationals are encouraged to apply

This position is under the NYUAD Kawader program, for details regarding the program, open dates, specific program requirements, and FAQ's please refer to our NYUAD Kawader webpage:

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