Teaching Assistant - Pre-Prep

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join the Pre-Prep School. The role involves supporting learning in the classroom, working with pupils individually and in small groups, and helping create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Successful candidates will be patient, adaptable and possess strong communication skills; previous experience in a school setting is an advantage and an enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Patient, adaptable and a good team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience working with young children.
• Previous experience in a school setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom under the direction of class teachers
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups to aid progress
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Patient

Team player

Strong communication

Adaptable

Job description

About the school

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is located in the heart of Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District and embodies the motto Ex Cultu Robur, From Culture Comes Strength. The award-winning seven-hectare campus is surrounded by world-renowned institutions including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, NYU Abu Dhabi, Berklee College of Music, and the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi.

The educational philosophy is proudly holistic. Alongside a broad and rigorous academic curriculum, students benefit from a wide range of co-curricular opportunities spanning performing arts, music, visual arts, sport, debate, and activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding, and swimming. The school is committed to developing the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

The role

Due to continued growth, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi invites applications for Teaching Assistants to join the Pre-Prep School. The school seeks caring, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with young children and helping them grow in confidence and independence.

Working closely with class teachers, Teaching Assistants support learning in the classroom, work with pupils individually and in small groups, and help create a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom under the direction of class teachers
• Work with pupils individually and in small groups to aid progress
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment where every child can thrive

Requirements

• Patient, adaptable and a good team player
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working with young children
• Previous experience in a school setting is an advantage

An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.