Teaching Assistant (UAE National)

Al Karamah School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Karamah School in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support teachers and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment where students can achieve their educational, behavioral, and personal outcomes.

You will assist with implementing the curriculum, reinforcing classroom routines, and supporting students including those with SEN, while collaborating with staff to follow individualized learning plans and safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• The minimum required is a high school diploma.
• Ensure attendance and punctuality of high standard.
• Passion to support students with Special Education Needs (SEN).
• A desire to contribute to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Aid teachers in implementing the curriculum.
• Support students in developing socially valid behaviours.
• Work with professionals to ensure that individual learning plans are followed.
• Contribute to whole school safeguarding.
• Ensure appropriate supervision at all times.
• Support the teacher with all aspects of teaching, and learning assessments.
• Other tasks or duties that may be assigned to you.

Skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

Emotional resilience

ICT skills

Collaborative teamwork

Strong organizational communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ICT

Job description

Vision and Mission

AL KARAMAH VISION

To strive to provide the highest quality education and care in a safe and positive environment that enables each young person to achieve their potential.

AL KARAMAH MISSION

Al Karamah School is creating a world of possibilities, supporting student achievement, enjoyment, and wellbeing through enriching, nurturing, and high-quality education.

Job Purpose

To contribute to a safe and positive learning environment where young people are able to attain the highest educational, behavioral and personal outcomes

As a Teaching Assistant you will support the teacher to ensure that students are supported to:

• Be safe
• Supported in their learning
• Encouraged to be independent
• Effective communicators.

Responsibilities

• Aid teachers in implementing the curriculum
• Support students in developing socially valid behaviours
• Work with professionals to ensure that individual learning plans are followed
• Contribute to whole school safeguarding
• Ensure appropriate supervision at all times
• Support the teacher with all aspects of teaching, and learning assessments
• Other tasks or duties that may be assigned to you

Qualifications /Knowledge and Experience/ Skills

Desirable requirements:

• The minimum required is a high school diploma
• Ensure attendance and punctuality of high standard
• Passion to support students with Special Education Needs (SEN);
• A desire to contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Emotional resilience and ability to see things from a perspective other than their own.
• Ability to effectively use ICT;
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Strong organizational communication and having a good attitude to work

Safeguarding Responsibilities

Everyone is responsible for supporting the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The post holder must follow the School’s safeguarding and child protection policies at all times, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, remain alert to any signs of concern, and report any safeguarding concerns immediately through the School’s agreed procedures. All staff are expected to complete required safeguarding training and understand that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

Safeguarding Statement

Al Karamah School and Training Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and satisfactory pre-employment, safeguarding and regulatory checks, including references, police/background clearance and relevant ADEK approvals. Shortlisted candidates may also be subject to an online search as part of our safer recruitment process.