Primary Teaching Assistant at Safa Community School

Safa Community School; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Safa Community School in Dubai invites applications for a dynamic Primary Teaching Assistant to support learning in the primary department.

The successful candidate will engage, support, and inspire students, align with the UK curriculum, and work with teachers to create a nurturing learning environment.

Applicants must reside in Dubai; the school values inclusivity, wellbeing, and high standards across FS1 to Year 13.

Qualifications

• Only applicants residing in Dubai will be considered.
• Minimum requirement is a high school education in English and mathematics or a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

• Working with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment.
• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet the learning activities.
• Implement agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and needs.
• Encourage children to engage in, and participate in learning activities led by the class teacher.
• Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child.
• To actively promote children's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Provide the teacher with clerical and admin support.

Education

High school education (English & Mathematics) or a degree

Job description

POST:Primary Teaching Assistant at Safa Community School, Dubai

Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award', reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 schools in the UAE by the SchoolsCompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all.

At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school—we are a community. With a parent body comprising expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community‑orientated school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school.

Safa Community School is not just another school but an award‑winning all‑through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,640 students. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community, showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.

Currently, we are in search of a dynamic and passionate primary teaching assistant to join our highly accomplished primary department.

At Safa Community School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

The successful applicant will already be a resident in Dubai. Only applicants already based in Dubai will be considered.

About the Role

The successful applicants will demonstrate high levels of motivation and have the ability to engage, support, lead and inspire children to raise standards along with delivering effective outcomes for all children. You will preferably have experience 'delivering' the Primary or National Curriculum for England either in the UK or an international setting.

At Safa Community School we aim to work together to create a nurturing environment that enables our children to discover their potential and possibilities. We want them to become fulfilled and rounded adults who will make a positive contribution to the world in which they are growing up. We allow our children the freedom to work in a variety of contexts and settings when meeting new challenges, allowing them the chance to discover and create. Gifts and talents are celebrated and fully explored.

General Professional Responsibilities

• Working with teachers to establish an appropriate learning environment.

• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet the learning activities.

• Implement agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to student responses and needs.

• Encourage children to engage in, and participate in learning activities led by the class teacher.

• Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child.

• To actively promote children's independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.

• Provide the teacher with clerical and admin support.

Education

Due to regulations, we can only employ individuals with a minimum of a high school education in English and mathematics or a degree. Application Process

Application Process

The closing date for applications is Friday, 6th November 2026, at 10h00 UAE time.

The application process is:

• All applications must be submitted on the TES/Schrole Portal. Only applications submitted through the Portal will be considered.

• Only applications with relevant experience will be considered.

• Only applicants already residing in Dubai will be considered.

• Submit an up-to-date, full resume / CV.

• Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.

• Provide at least three referees’ names, telephone numbers (with international dialling codes), and email addresses. One must be a current employer.

• Applications will be assessed in order of receipt, and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date and therefore invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

• Once initial interviews are concluded, arrangements will be made individually with those candidates who will proceed to the second round of interviews.

Upon request, feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stages.