Teaching Assistant

About the organization

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care; support development through diverse activities and supervision.
• Assist children with feeding and toileting; teach personal hygiene, proper eating habits, and social skills.
• Ensure safety, follow safeguarding and positive behavior policies, supervise indoor and outdoor play, and conduct daily risk assessments.
• Prepare classroom materials, activities, and displays; follow the timetable and cleaning rota; adapt methods to children’s needs and interests.
• Identify possible emotional, developmental, or health concerns and discuss them with the classroom teacher or nurse and, as appropriate, the principal.
• Plan weekly curriculum-based activities with staff; attend weekly meetings, training workshops, and special functions when required.
• Use classroom supplies cost-effectively and report losses or damage; support curriculum consistency and positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum high school diploma and CACHE Level 2.
• Minimum one year of similar experience; two to three years is desired.
• A bachelor’s degree in Education or English/Arabic language is desired.

Skills and knowledge

• Knowledge of early childhood education best practices, curriculum development, and pedagogy.
• Leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with early childhood education licensing, regulations, and compliance standards.