Teaching Assistant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Nord Anglia International School, Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the upcoming academic year, with the position starting in August 2025.

About Us
We’re Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation. Every day, our teachers help 74,000 students at 81 schools across Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe achieve more than they ever imagined possible. Our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial fields and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide. When you join Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi, you’ll become part of a global family of talented and creative experts working for a fast-growing premium international brand.

About The School
Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi is a UK curriculum day school enrolling students from Early Years to Year 13 in the city’s prestigious residential district Al Reem Island, next to the Sorbonne University campus. Our new school will have the capacity for 2,600 students upon completion. Its first phase of development, opened in September 2023, included the Early Years building and sports facilities, while the second phase opening in Summer 2024 will include the main Primary and Secondary classrooms.

About The Role
Teaching Assistants play an important role in creating a positive learning environment for our students. Working under the supervision of a teacher, a Teaching Assistant may work with children on an individual basis, in small groups or with a whole class to embed day-to-day learning. Teaching Assistants also contribute to monitoring the progress of students and provide feedback to support the teacher in providing a more individualised approach to learning.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of a high school diploma level education
• A minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar position
• A sound understanding of teaching best practice
• High level of fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High level of international and inter-cultural understanding
• An understanding of the British curriculum would be advantageous

Ideally, candidates will already be based in the UAE.

If you would like to take this exciting role and you have the right blend of experience and ambition, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Selection Process
Applicants should apply online and submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager.

Safeguarding
At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.