Arabic Teaching Assistant

British School of Bahrain; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 3,300 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

The British School of Bahrain is seeking a Bahraini Teaching Assistant for the Infant School to support learning, assist with lesson preparation, and help maintain a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, pupils, and parents, in a supportive, professional setting.

Successful candidates will have experience with infants, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, all contributing to the school’s high standards of

Qualifications

• Experience in dealing with children in Infant school.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
• Ability to manage commitments and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated attention to accuracy and handling of confidential information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ICT in teaching and learning support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher.
• Supervise and teach individual, pairs or groups of children as required by the class teacher or line manager.
• Assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources (Note: Preparation of ILN resources required by the TA will take priority).
• Display pupils’ work as requested and remove when necessary.
• Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
• Provide duty cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager.
• Refer comments, questions and complaints from parents directly to the class teacher.
• Be available for regular, weekly meetings with the class teacher.
• Undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Head of Infant School or any other line manager.

Skills

Infant school experience

Team player

Parent collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

ICT in teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification

3 years’ teaching & learning support experience

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY:

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2600 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach.

ROLE SUMMARY:

The British School of Bahrain is committed to providing a high-quality, international education for students in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are a selective, coeducational, independent Nursery-through-Year 13 school. Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with some adaptations to the local context and offers IGCSE and A-Level/BTEC examinations. While the language of academic instruction is English, we are a truly international school, and our pupils and staff come from over 82 different nationalities. The school has 2600 students on roll aged 3-18, it has a warm feel to it, and there is a sense of fun. Most importantly, our students are a joy to teach. Judged as ‘Outstanding’ in both our most recent BSO and BQA inspections, we have high expectations of our students throughout their educational journey. Our aim is to provide our graduating students with a passport to the best universities, colleges and careers around the world. We are welcoming applications for a Bahraini Teaching Assistant - Infant School to join us in November 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine tasks

• Support pupils during lessons as directed by the class teacher
• Supervise and teach individual, pairs or groups of children as required by the class teacher or line manager
• Be aware of the teacher’s weekly planning and be ready to assist with lesson preparation by preparing resources (Note. Preparation of ILN resources required by the TA will take priority).
• Display pupils’ work as requested and remove when necessary
• Supervise pupils in the communal areas to ensure a high standard of behaviour is maintained.
• Provide duty cover for absent colleagues when requested to do so by a line manager
• Reward and sanction children in accordance with the school’s ‘Positive Behaviour’ policy to ensure the school’s high standards of behaviour and discipline are maintained.
• Act as a role model for pupils
• To promote the school positively at all times
• To work with colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation to maintain and enhance a pleasant professional working environment
• Refer comments, questions and complaints from parents directly to the class teacher.
• Be available for regular, weekly meetings with the class teacher
• To undertake any other reasonable task as instructed by the Head of Infant School or any other line manager.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills And Experience

• Experience in dealing with children in Infant school.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and also independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within the school and parents.
• Ability to manage commitments and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of accuracy, attention to detail, and handling of confidential information.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the use of ICT in teaching and learning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant higher-level qualification or vocational training that can be practically applied to supporting pupil development.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching and learning support experience in Education sector.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.