Bilingual Teaching Assistant – Arabic/English Support

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering lessons, organizing resources and ensuring a safe learning environment.

You will work bilingual with Arabic and English, providing individual or small‑group support, supervising during lessons, and helping with displays, records and wellbeing. The role also involves assisting students with special educational needs and accompanying trips.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred; relevant classroom experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar classroom-support role.
• Bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Support the class/subject teacher in the delivery of lessons, preparation of materials and organization of classroom resources.
• Provide individual or small-group support to students, including those requiring additional academic, language or behavioural support.
• Assist with classroom management, supervision during lessons, transitions, and break/lunch times as directed.
• Support bilingual communication between the teacher, students and parents (Arabic/English) as needed.
• Assist with the preparation, display and organization of classroom displays, learning materials and equipment.
• Support the teacher with record-keeping, marking of routine work, and administrative tasks as delegated.
• Assist in monitoring student wellbeing, hygiene and safety, particularly for younger learners.
• Support students with special educational needs under the guidance of the classroom teacher and Inclusion team.
• Accompany the class on trips, assemblies, events and other off-classroom activities as required.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized classroom environment.

Skills

Arabic

English

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Tanqeeb in the United Arab Emirates seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering lessons, organizing resources and ensuring a safe learning environment.

You will work bilingual with Arabic and English, providing individual or small‑group support, supervising during lessons, and helping with displays, records and wellbeing. The role also involves assisting students with special educational needs and accompanying trips.