Teaching Assistant

Advanced Search; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

Small classes

Excellent facilities

Tax-free salary

Job summary

Doha English Speaking School in Doha, Qatar, invites applications for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to support FS1, FS2, Year 1 and Year 2, plus Music and French, with occasional teaching cover.

Doha English Speaking School is a leading not-for-profit school with an outstanding reputation; interviews will be held in August 2026. Candidates should be resident in Qatar and prepared for safeguarding checks, degree attestation, and police clearances as required.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification preferred, not essential.
• Experience working with children (FS/KS1 age range desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• English should be your first language.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Residency in Qatar under spouse or family sponsorship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching qualification

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