Learning Support Teaching Assistant

Doha English Speaking School (DESS); Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Professional development

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Doha English Speaking School invites applications for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to support our Learning Support team for an initial two-term placement in Doha, Qatar.

The successful candidate will have prior experience in learning support, be ready to start as soon as possible, and participate in safeguarding procedures including ICPC or equivalent as well as police clearance where required.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning support and assisting teachers is essential.
• Candidates should be prepared to start as soon as possible.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and provide required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom learning and assist the teaching staff in delivery.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare practices within the school.

Skills

Experience required

Teaching

Learning support

Job description

Dess is looking to recruit a dynamic Teaching Assistant to join our Learning Support team for two terms initially; experience is essential. We would like the candidate to start as soon as possible.

Doha English Speaking School is Doha's leading not-for-profit school, renowned for its outstanding reputation in teaching and learning. In March 2023, DESS was rated Outstanding by PENTA International. The school is a proud member of prestigious organisations such as IAPS and BSME.

As a dynamic preparatory school with a clear vision, we place learning at the heart of our mission. Our students represent 45 nationalities (with 62% being British), creating a vibrant culture of success and enjoyment. Led by a dedicated and talented team of educators, we work collaboratively to uphold the highest academic standards while fostering a joyful and supportive working environment.

Having received Outstanding judgments in all 7 areas of the last BSO (British Schools Overseas) inspection, you will be joining a fast-paced, dynamic school which is a thriving organisation in Doha, Qatar, with highly supportive and collaborative structures to promote ongoing growth and development.

We Are Offering

• A generous tax free salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Excellent facilities

Candidates will be required to have their educational certificates attested by a notary public and stamped by the Qatari Embassy in the country where they were issued.

Interviews will be held in September 2026.

Doha English Speaking School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo enhanced safeguarding checks and provide an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate) or a local national equivalent, as well as a police clearance for any country of residence over the last ten years. We require a copy of your birth certificate. We require a marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes.

The closing date is the 9th of September 2026