Teaching Assistant

Role summary

Child care and learning

• Ensure children’s safety, comfort and emotional security; assist with feeding, diaper changes, toileting and naps.
• Maintain a clean, organized, child-friendly environment and respond sensitively to children’s needs.
• Support age-appropriate activities for sensory, physical, social and emotional development.
• Set up play areas and resources; encourage language development through songs, stories, talking and play.
• Observe development and share observations with the Lead Teacher.

Health, safety and teamwork

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety policies; clean toys and equipment and report concerns to the Lead Teacher or management.
• Work closely with the Lead Teacher and nursery team to provide consistent care.
• Communicate with parents about daily routines as directed; attend meetings, training and professional development.

Qualifications and experience

• CACHE Level 2 or a diploma in child education is mandatory.
• Two years of UAE teaching-assistant experience is required; the posting also specifies 2–3 years of nursery experience.
• Previous experience with infants or toddlers is preferred.
• Understanding of infant care routines and early child development is specified.

Knowledge and qualities

• Knowledge of EYFS is desirable.
• First Aid and Safeguarding training, or willingness to obtain it.
• The posting asks for good communication and teamwork, and a caring, patient, reliable and responsible approach.

Compensation

• The posting gives monthly salary figures of AED 2,000–2,200 and AED 2,000–2,300.

Employment

• The posting lists full-time and contract job types, and separately lists full-time.

Workplace

• Work location is in person in MBZ City, Abu Dhabi.