Teaching Assistant

Doha English Speaking School (DESS); Doha; On-site; QAR 56,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Small classes

Excellent facilities

Salary uplift whilst covering teaching

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Doha English Speaking School (DESS) in Doha, Qatar, is seeking a dynamic Teaching Assistant to support FS1–Year 2, as well as Music and French, and to cover teaching when required.

The not-for-profit school, rated Outstanding by PENTA International, offers term-time work, small classes, and a tax-free salary. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and safeguarding commitment.

Interviews will be held in August 2026; applicants must reside in Qatar under sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in FS/KS1 is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach.
• English as a first language.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in FS1, FS2, Year 1, Year 2, Music and French.
• Provide teaching cover as required.

Skills

Experience working with children (FS/K

Communication and interpersonal skills

English as first language

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Proactive and flexible approach

Job description

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Teaching Assistant to assist in FS1, FS2, Year 1, Year 2, Music and French, who is also confident in doing some teaching cover.

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 looking for

• A teaching qualification is desired, not essential
• Experience working with children (FS/KS1 age range is desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach
• English should be your first language
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Candidates should be residing in Qatar under a spouse or family sponsorship

We Are Offering

• Term-time working
• Small classes
• Excellent facilities
• Salary uplift whilst covering teaching
• Tax-free salary

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

Interviews will be held in August 2026, and shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching (Interviews will be arranged in Doha for those already living locally or via video call for international candidates).

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 also require a copy of your birth certificate and marriage certificate or deed poll documents for any name changes.

The closing date is the 30th of August 2026