MFL Teaching Assistant

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an MFL Teaching Assistant to join the MFL Team. You will support language learning across French, Spanish and German in both Primary and Secondary, providing targeted classroom and small-group support to help pupils develop confidence and competence across the four language skills.

Working with the Head of Languages, you will deliver engaging, inclusive lessons, support speaking practice, intervention and personalised learning, and contribute

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• The MFL Teaching Assistant will support language learning across French, Spanish and German in Primary and Secondary.
• Provide targeted in-class and small-group support to help pupils develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.
• Collaborate with the Head of Languages to deliver engaging and inclusive lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive education

Job description

Job description

MFL-Teaching Assistant

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint a TeachingAssistant to join our MFL Team. This is a role within a well-established and supportive team in a highly successful and expanding school.

The closing date for applications is 23rd September 2026.

About the Role

The MFL Teaching Assistant will support high-quality language learning across French, Spanish and German in both Primary and Secondary. Working closely with the MFL Department, the post-holder will provide targeted classroom and small-group support, helping pupils develop confidence and competence across the four language skills. The role will include supporting speaking practice, intervention and personalized learning, as well as contributing to the effective organization and wider life of the MFL Department.

In collaboration with the Head of Languages and/or designated MFL Deputy, the MFL Teaching Assistant will support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive MFL lessons, promoting positive behavior and maintaining a purposeful, supportive and inclusive learning environment in line with school and departmental expectations.

The successful candidate will be a compassionate, patient and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusive education, a positive approach to supporting pupil progress, and the ability to build strong and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families.

About Our School

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful, growing school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. Our close-knit, supportive team is honoured to be at the centre of our community, educating students aged 3-18, from more than 90 nationalities.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school was internationally recognised by winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards in both 2020 and 2021, the only school in the world to do so.

To learn more about our school, please visithttp://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

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