Teaching Assistant

Smart Vision School; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Vision School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students' learning, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day in Dubai. You will work closely with teachers to assist classroom activities and provide support to students with diverse needs in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with children, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
• Patient, caring, and supportive approach to working with students.
• Understanding of child safety and wellbeing responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA.
• Experience supporting Students of Determination or ELL learners.
• Experience working in schools within the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting classroom activities.
• Provide individual or small-group support to students who need additional help with learning.
• Support Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse learning needs.
• Help prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.
• Supervise students during class activities, break times, and school events when required.
• Promote positive behaviour, respect, and inclusion in line with school policies.
• Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing through encouragement and guidance.
• Report any concerns regarding student welfare or safeguarding to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.
• Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, student welfare, and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and the operations team.
• Attend relevant training sessions and school meetings where required.
• Support school events and activities when requested.

Job description

Job DescriptionPurpose of the RoleThe Teaching Assistant at Smart Vision School plays an important role in supporting students’ learning, wellbeing, and safety throughout the school day.During school hours, the Teaching Assistant works closely with teachers to support classroom learning, assist students with diverse needs, and help create a nurturing and inclusive environment.This role supports the school’s commitment to student safety, inclusion, and high-quality learning experiences, aligned with KHDA regulations and safeguarding expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesClassroom SupportAssist teachers in delivering lessons and supporting classroom activities.Provide individual or small-group support to students who need additional help with learning.Support Students of Determination, ELL learners, and students with diverse learning needs.Help prepare and organise learning materials and classroom resources.Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and positive learning habits.Supervise students during class activities, break times, and school events when required.Student Wellbeing and BehaviourPromote positive behaviour, respect, and inclusion in line with school policies.Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing through encouragement and guidance.Assist teachers in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment.Report any concerns regarding student welfare or safeguarding to the appropriate staff member.Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in all interactions.Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, student welfare, and safety procedures.Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and the operations team.Attend relevant training sessions and school meetings where required.Support school events and activities when requested.Skills, Qualifications, and ExperienceEssentialExperience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.Patient, caring, and supportive approach to working with students.Understanding of child safety and wellbeing responsibilities.DesirablePrevious experience as a Teaching Assistant, LSA.Experience supporting Students of Determination or ELL learners.Experience working in schools within the UAE.Competencies and AttributesCaring, patient, and supportive with childrenStrong sense of responsibility for student safety and wellbeingPositive attitude and team-oriented approachOrganised, reliable, and punctualRespectful and professional in all interactionsFlexible and willing to support the wider school communityAlignment to StandardsKHDA Education Inspection FrameworkCare, Support, and Protection of StudentsPersonal Development, Behaviour, and WellbeingProvision for Students of DeterminationEffective collaboration between staffUAE Ministry of Education ExpectationsEnsuring safe school transport proceduresSupporting inclusive education practicesPromoting respect, wellbeing, and student protectionISP PrinciplesBegin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguardingand Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.ISP Commitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.