UAE National Teaching Assistant - December Start

About the role

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, part of the Aldar family of schools, is seeking a UAE National Teaching Assistant starting in December. The school sits at the entrance to Saadiyat's emerging Cultural District, near New York University Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Beach, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and Berklee College of Music, and offers a broad academic curriculum alongside fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support learning across the curriculum with groups or individuals, using school policies and methods such as phonics and math strategies.
• Record pupil activities and help with administrative tasks such as preparing resources, setting up the classroom and creating displays.
• Encourage independence by questioning, modelling and supporting personal organisation and hygiene.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and supervise them during breaks, school trips, transitions and specialist lessons.
• Manage behaviour positively and act as a role model.
• Work closely with the class teacher on communication and lesson preparation, maintain confidentiality, report concerns about pupils and seek support or training for personal development.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• Past experience in an education environment is desirable.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with children, teaching staff, administrative staff and parents.
• Initiative, flexibility and a positive attitude; ability to support children in becoming independent learners.

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• A focus on professional development, coaching and training.