Teaching Assistant (UAE National) - August 2025 - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Aldar Education
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (UAE National). This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the vibrant Berklee College of Music.
In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding and debating to name but a few. We are looking for first-class educators to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence.
Responsibilities
Classroom Support
Minimum Education
Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (UAE National). This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits at the entrance to Saadiyat’s emerging Cultural District in keeping with the school’s motto, ‘Ex Cultu Robur’ – ‘From Culture Comes Strength’. Built over seven hectares, the bespoke campus is situated within minutes of New York University Abu Dhabi and the beautiful Saadiyat Beach, as well as the magnificent Louvre Abu Dhabi and the vibrant Berklee College of Music.
In addition to the broad academic curriculum, our daily routine offers a wealth of opportunities that allow pupils to explore their full range of talents in fine arts, performing arts, music, sport and other activities such as gymnastics, golf, horse riding and debating to name but a few. We are looking for first-class educators to join our vibrant team and work with us in our pursuit of excellence.
Responsibilities
Classroom Support
- Work with groups or individuals to support learning across the curriculum.
- Use school policies and methods to help pupils (e.g., phonics, math strategies).
- Record pupil activities and assist with administrative tasks like preparing resources, setting up the classroom, and creating displays.
- Encourage independence by questioning, modeling, and supporting personal organization and hygiene.
- Build positive relationships with pupils through meaningful communication, enthusiasm, patience, and respect.
- Supervise pupils during breaks, school trips, transitions, and specialist lessons.
- Manage behavior positively and act as a role model.
- Work closely with the class teacher to ensure effective communication and lesson preparation.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Be proactive in seeking support or training for personal development.
- Report concerns about pupils to the class teacher.
- Stay flexible and contribute actively to the school community.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor Degree
- 1 years experience as a Teaching Assistant
- UAE National Role
- To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community from children to teaching staff to administrative staff to parents.
- To be able to use initiative, be flexible and have a positive attitude.
- To be able to support children in all aspects of school life and help them to become independent learners.
Aldar Education are a family of world-class, child-centred, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.
This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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