Learning Assistant

XPTeach Ltd.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Taaleem is seeking a Learning Assistant to support chemistry, biology and physics labs for junior and senior classes at Raha Khalifa City Campus in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on student safety, lab prep and basic instructional support under the School Science Department.

The assistant will monitor safety, assist with spills and waste disposal, maintain equipment, manage inventory, and help teachers with marking and supervising activities. Excellent English and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or science with classroom experience.
• Experience in a school laboratory setting is desirable.
• Strong written and spoken English, and enthusiasm for mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for science labs under teacher guidance.
• Maintains safe laboratory environment and handles hazardous materials per regulations.
• Cleans and sterilizes glassware and lab surfaces.
• Keeps laboratory inventory and assists with ordering.
• Assists teachers in marking objective student work and supervising activities such as field trips.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.

About Us

Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.

Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.

As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.

Under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. We are seeking a Learning Assistant, in the lab who will be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and bases

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Key Accountabilities

• Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs at the junior and senior level under the teacher’s guidance.

• Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions; Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.

• Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases.

• Ensures safe work environment by complying with regulations for handling hazardous materials, and follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.

• Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.

• Maintains Chemical Storage standards.

• Prepares buffer solutions of a given pH and calibrates the pH meter and prepares chemical indicator and biological stain solutions using appropriate quantities of reagents.

• Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.

• Maintains and repairs lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.

• Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.

• Maintains set of reagents for specific lab activities.

• Assists teachers in the marking of objective student work.

• Assists teachers in supervising activities, such as field trips.

• Overseas the inventory of lab equipment and chemical supplies including ordering and handling the required chemicals and gases such as helium, hydrogen and oxygen, under the direction of the Science staff; maintains the inventory spreadsheet for budget purposes.

• Orders textbooks and other equipment through the custodian and/or office supply. company as directed by the Science staff.

• Provides information and assistance to students, staff, parents and the public by telephone or in person.

• Performs other assigned comparable or transient duties, which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description.

Person Specification

Education: Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in a classroom setting
Experience: Similar experienced in a similar role is desired
Competencies:
Good levels of written and spoken English
Enthusiasm and aptitude for working with students
Good team player, able to work well as part of a team