Classroom Assistant - Noya British School AY 26 27

Aldar Education LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education seeks a Classroom Assistant for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi for AY 26/27. You will support pupils inside and outside the classroom, help with social and academic development, and assist teachers with daily tasks within a welcoming school community.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and a collaborative approach to education in the UAE. Candidates should fit the school’s ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum secondary school certificate.
• At least two years of experience in a school setting.
• English language skills in line with the school curriculum.
• Experience with students for whom English is not a first language.
• Professionalism and commitment to children’s well-being.

Responsibilities

• Academic assistance to pupils and groups inside and outside the classroom.
• Support with health and safety matters.
• Assist in implementing individual education programmes and monitor progress.
• Support pupils with additional support needs and develop social skills.
• Help maintain pupil records and prepare displays of work.
• Assist with photocopying and other teaching tasks.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and school policies.
• Support in line with the school behaviour policy and pupil welfare.

Skills

English proficiency

Pupil support

Health & safety awareness

Education

Secondary school certificate

Job description

Job Description

Aldar Education is seeking a Classroom Assistant for Noya British School in Abu Dhabi for AY 26/27 to support our growing family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We educate over 34,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.

Successful candidates will find themselves welcomed into a wonderful school family community, where staff are held in high regard by pupil, parents and school leadership alike. 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.

Responsibilities

Main Duties

• 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 dayand 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 forindividual pupils / groups ofpupilsand help monitor their progress
• Support pupils with additional support needs e.g. emotional and behavioural difficulties and help to develop their social skills
• Assist class teachers with maintainingpupilrecords
• Prepare and present displays ofpupils’ 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.

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 pupils’ work while in progress.
• Keeping pupils on task.
• Praising and reinforcing achievements of pupils/reporting pupil progress to teacher.
• Reorganising materials at the end of the day.
• Checking attendance.
• Supervising pupils in the classrooms and other locations.
• Participating in development of behaviour policy/promoting pupils self esteem.
• Disciplining misbehaviour in line with the whole school policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum secondary school certificate.
• At least two-year experience in a school setting.
• English language skills according to the school curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.