Teaching Assistant

Metropolitan School of Panama; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international school in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and help children overcome learning barriers. The ideal candidate will assist in classrooms and work with diverse learners. The position starts on August 16, 2025. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for education and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a passion for education and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in helping children to overcome barriers to learning.
• Assist children with learning or behavioural difficulties and those with English as an additional language.

Job description

Overview

Location: Abu Dhabi, AE

Job ID: 6754

School: The British International School Abu Dhabi

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Teaching Assistant

BIS Abu Dhabi is a premium quality school, offering the English National curriculum to Abu Dhabi’s diverse and rapidly growing community.

The school is part of the renowned Nord Anglia Education family, the world’s leading premium international schools organisation.

We are currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our school from the 16th of August 2025.

The closing date for applications is 8th August 2025.

The role of the Teaching Assistant is a vital one at BIS Abu Dhabi and is designed to support teachers in helping children to overcome barriers to learning.

TA’s will normally work within the classroom and may work with individual children, small groups or the whole class.

They may also be called upon to support children who have learning or behavioural difficulties and those with English as an additional language.

Please click on the following link to access a job description for this vacancy : Job Description TA .pdf

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in helping children to overcome barriers to learning.
• TA’s will normally work within the classroom and may work with individual children, small groups or the whole class.
• They may also be called upon to support children who have learning or behavioural difficulties and those with English as an additional language.

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.

To learn more about our school, please visit http : / / 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.

Our careers page: https : / / www.nordangliaeducation.com / careers / working-for-us

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher / Principal.

The start date is 16th of August 2025.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence / birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years

The role requires a commitment to supporting students and may involve working with diverse learners.

Applicants should have a passion for education and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers.

Expiry notice: this role’s closing date has passed and applications are no longer being accepted.