early years support staff

early years support staff (prek and kindergarten) Jobs in Al Wajh

school nurse

SEK International Schools

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 We are seeking a
 
 qualified and experienced School Nurse
 
 to join our school community in Amaala. This is a permanent, fulltime position with responsibility for student health, wellbeing, and medical compliance in a unique and highresponsibility environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Set up, manage, and operate the school medical clinic
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 Provide first aid, routine medical care, and acute response for students and staff
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 Develop and implement medical procedures, protocols, emergency and evacuation plans
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 Maintain accurate medical records, including allergies, conditions, medications, and interventions
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 Ensure the school meets all local legal health and medical requirements
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 Liaise with local clinics, health authorities, and emergency services
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 Communicate clearly and tactfully with families regarding student health matters
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 Support the admissions process by advising on medical suitability and required accommodations
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 Deliver health education sessions to students on ageappropriate topics
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 Provide basic first aid training to staff
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 Support school events requiring medical cover outside regular hours (typically 1&ndash;2 times per month)
 
 
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 Important context:
 
 The role carries significant responsibility due to the school&rsquo;s remote location meaning there is no hospital in the immediate vicinity. Strong judgement, calm decisionmaking, and excellent preparation are essential.
 
 
 
 Working Hours
 
 
 
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 Sunday to Thursday, 07:00&ndash;15:30
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 Occasional additional hours for special school events
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Female candidate (as required under local regulations)
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 Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) nursing license, eligible for school employment
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 Experience working with children and young people
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 Ability to communicate confidently and sensitively in English with students, staff, and families
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 Highly organised, calm under pressure, and discreet
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 Comfortable working in a startup school environment with evolving systems
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 Willing to take initiative and contribute beyond a narrowly defined role
 
 
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 Personal Profile
 
 
 
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 Childcentred and compassionate
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 Adaptable, resilient, and proactive
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 Culturally sensitive and collaborative
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 Confident working independently
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity to shape health systems and practice in a new international school
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 Modern, wellresourced facilities in a premium coastal destination
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 Part of a strong international education group with professional learning support
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 A closeknit, mission driven community where your work has a visible and meaningful impact
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 Salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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School Nurse

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 We are seeking a dynamic and adaptable Physical Education teacher to join our start-up international school in Amaala, Saudi Arabia. This role involves teaching students aged 1&ndash;16, with a primary focus on Early Years and Primary education.
 
 
 
 Please note:
 
 This position is open to
 
 female candidates only
 
 , in accordance with local cultural requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Deliver engaging PE lessons that prioritize psychomotor development for young learners through playful, age-appropriate activities.
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 Teach swimming classes and ensure student safety in the pool (lifeguard certification required by August).
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 Plan and run extracurricular sports activities aligned with your strengths and interests.
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 Adapt lessons for multigrade classes and small groups, creating personalized and inclusive learning experiences.
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 Collaborate with homeroom teachers to ensure coherence with the IB Primary Years Programme.
 
 
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Female candidate (to teach female classes in upper school and mixed groups in lower years).
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 Degree in Physical Education or Early Childhood Education with a specialization in physical development.
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 Experience working with young children (Early Years focus).
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 Lifeguard qualification (or commitment to obtain before August).
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 Strong adaptability, creativity, and willingness to contribute to a growing school community.
 
 
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 Preferred:
 
 
 
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 Experience in running extracurricular sports programs.
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 Additional skills or subjects you can offer to support school flexibility.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Unique Opportunity: Be part of building a new international school from the ground up and leave your mark on its culture and programs.
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 State-of-the-Art Facilities: Modern campus with premium resources, including a swimming pool and sports facilities.
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 Professional Growth: Access to the SEK Education Group network and ongoing professional development.
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 Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate team committed to innovation, flexibility, and creating something special for our diverse student community.
 
 
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 Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year
 
 
 
 Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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Physical Education Teacher

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 This position is designed specifically for a
 
 recent graduate
 
 at the start of their teaching career who is eager to learn, grow, and develop within a supportive department. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience delivering
 
 Arabic and/or Islamic Studies
 
 across a range of ages, while working closely alongside
 
 experienced Arabic and Islamic Studies teachers
 
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 The post carries a
 
 reduced and flexible teaching load
 
 , allowing time for professional development, mentoring, and gradual increase in responsibility as confidence and experience grow. As a startup school with fluctuating student numbers, the role exists primarily to
 
 provide flexibility, support highquality provision, and maintain strong stafftostudent ratios
 
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 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Support the delivery of Arabic, Islamic Studies and KSA Studies across Early Years, Primary, and/or Secondary, depending on experience and school needs
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 Work with native and nonnative Arabic speakers, either leading small groups or supporting within the classroom
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 Assist in splitting classes, coteaching, or providing additional inclass support to allow effective differentiation
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 Teach in multigrade settings, with guidance and planning support from experienced colleagues
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 Use Arabic as the primary language of instruction, with English used where appropriate, particularly when supporting nonArabic speakers in Islamic Studies
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 Align teaching with Saudi national curriculum requirements while working within the school&rsquo;s International Baccalaureate (IB) framework
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 Act with flexibility as student numbers and timetables evolve throughout the year
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 Contribute positively to wider school life where needed, particularly when teaching hours are lower
 
 
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 This role is ideal for you if you are:
 
 
 
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 A recent graduate seeking a supported entry into the teaching profession
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 Motivated to learn from experienced Arabic and Islamic Studies educators
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 Flexible, positive, and happy to contribute where the school most needs support
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 Comfortable working with students of different ages and language backgrounds
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 Interested in growing into a fuller teaching role over time
 
 
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 Essential requirements
 
 
 
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 Degree in Islamic Studies and/or Arabic (required to meet national expectations)
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 Saudi nationality (this position is reserved for Saudi nationals as part of our commitment to local talent development)
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 Nativelevel Arabic and sufficient English to support learning and collaborate with colleagues
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 Willingness to teach both Arabic and Islamic Studies, depending on need
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 Openness to working across a range of ages, subjects, and classroom contexts
 
 
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 Highly valued (but not essential)
 
 
 
 Due to the flexible nature of the role, interest or experience in any of the following will be an advantage:
 
 
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 Library support
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 English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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 Physical Education
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 SEN or learning support
 
 
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 Important to know
 
 
 
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 Teaching hours may initially be limited or variable depending on student numbers
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 Workload and responsibilities may change over the course of the year
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 This is a junior role with a corresponding salary level, reflecting reduced responsibility and a strong developmental focus
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 Clear guidance, mentoring, and support will be provided to ensure the role remains manageable and positive
 
 
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 Why join us
 
 
 
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 A rare opportunity for a Saudi graduate to begin their career in an international IB school
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 Strong mentoring and professional growth within the SEK Education Group network
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 Small classes and close collaboration with experienced colleagues
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 Stateoftheart facilities in a unique, sustainabilityfocused coastal environment
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 The chance to grow with a school that is building something new for its community
 
 
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 Salary starts on 85.000 SAR/year. Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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Arabic - Islamic Studies - KSA Teacher

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 Grades 6&ndash;10 (MYP 1&ndash;5)
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced and adaptable
 
 MYP English and Individuals &amp; Societies Teacher
 
 to teach across Grades 6&ndash;10 in a flexible, startup international school environment.
 
 
 This role involves teaching
 
 MYP Language &amp; Literature (English)
 
 and
 
 Individuals &amp; Societies (Integrated Humanities)
 
 in a diverse and multigrade setting.
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
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 Teach MYP English (Language &amp; Literature), with a strong focus on engagement with texts, language development, and critical thinking
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 Teach MYP Individuals &amp; Societies through an integrated humanities approach, drawing on disciplines such as history, geography, economics, civics, and related social sciences, rather than teaching them as separate subjects
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 Plan and deliver inquirybased learning aligned with the IB MYP framework
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 Teach multigrade classes, differentiating effectively to meet diverse academic and language needs
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 Support students for whom English is an additional language, working closely with EAL specialists to ensure access to learning and smooth progression into Language &amp; Literature
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 Integrate external curriculum standards (e.g. Common Core for English; AERO for Social Studies) within the IB framework
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 Use assessment to track progress while prioritising student engagement, growth, and individual pathways
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 Seek meaningful links between subjects and contribute to interdisciplinary learning
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 Collaborate with Primary colleagues to ensure strong vertical progression in both English and Individuals &amp; Societies
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 Embrace educational technology and digital tools, including the effective use of AI, to enhance learning
 
 
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 The Ideal Profile
 
 
 
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 Proven experience teaching the IB MYP (essential)
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 Confident teaching English and Individuals &amp; Societies as separate subjects
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 Experience or strong comfort across multiple Individuals &amp; Societies disciplines
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 Skilled planner, able to manage complexity across grades, standards, and learner profiles
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 Experience supporting EAL learners within mainstream classrooms
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 Collaborative, flexible, and comfortable working in a developing school environment
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 Additional experience or interest in supporting other areas of school life&mdash;such as English as an Additional Language (EAL), library support, SEN provision, or Physical Education&mdash;will be highly valued, as responsibilities may evolve in response to timetabling and student needs.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to help shape teaching and learning in a new IB school
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 Stateoftheart facilities in a unique Red Sea destination
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 Strong professional learning through the SEK Education Group network
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 A collaborative, international environment where initiative and flexibility are valued
 
 
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 Starting salary: 140.000 SAR / Year
 
 
 
 Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
 
 
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MYP English and Individuals & Societies Teacher

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 Age Groups:
 
 
 
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 PreK: 3&ndash;5 years
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 Kindergarten / Grade 1: 5&ndash;7 years (depending on student numbers)
 
 
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 We are seeking a
 
 Early Years Support Staff member
 
 to support teaching and learning in PreK and Kindergarten classes. This role focuses on supporting classroom instruction, smallgroup learning, and student wellbeing while working closely with the class teacher in a structured and stimulating early childhood environment.
 
 
 Children in these age groups are expected to be increasingly independent. As such, the role places greater emphasis on
 
 learning support and classroom assistance
 
 , while still requiring flexibility to support care and wellbeing needs when required.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Support the class teacher in the effective daytoday running of the classroom.
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 Assist with the delivery of learning activities, including phonics, early literacy, numeracy, and playbased learning.
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 Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce learning objectives.
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 Support classroom routines and promote positive behaviour and engagement.
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 Help create a calm, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
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 Support students&rsquo; wellbeing and personal needs when required, including hygiene and care support.
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 Supervise transitions, play times, and daily routines in line with school expectations.
 
 
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 Role Context:
 
 
 
 The class teacher is responsible for planning, assessment, and overall classroom direction. The Early Years Support Staff member plays an active role in supporting the teaching and learning process and is an important contributor to the classroom team. While planning is not required, collaboration, initiative, and professional input are encouraged.
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Must already have the legal right to work in Saudi Arabia, or be the spouse/husband of an SEK employee.
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 Experience working with children aged 3&ndash;7 years.
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 Experience in a school or early years educational setting preferred.
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 Ability to support early literacy, including phonics, is highly valued.
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 First aid training is an advantage.
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 Good physical health and ability to support active classroom environments.
 
 
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 Personal Attributes:
 
 
 
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 Warm, patient, and supportive approach with children.
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 Positive and proactive attitude.
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 Flexible and able to adapt to classroom needs.
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 Confidence to support small groups and lead simple activities.
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 Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a highquality early years and primary learning environment.
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 Supportive team culture within a growing international school.
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 Modern facilities and a strong focus on child development and wellbeing.
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 Professional, international working environment in a unique location.
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 Salary starts on 60.000 SAR/year. Final salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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Early Years Support Staff (PreK and Kindergarten)

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 Age Group:
 
 Nursery (3 months &ndash; 3 years)
 
 
 We are seeking an
 
 Early Years Support Staff member
 
 to work alongside the Nursery Teacher in supporting the daily care, safety, and wellbeing of young children. This is a hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring a clean, healthy, nurturing, and positive early years environment.
 
 
 The position is suitable for individuals who genuinely enjoy caring for babies and young children and who are comfortable with the physical and practical aspects of the role.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Support the Nursery Teacher in the day-to-day running of the classroom.
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 Carry out personal care duties, including feeding, nappy changing, changing clothes, cleaning, and supporting nap times.
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 Ensure children are safe, hygienic, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the day.
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 Assist with teacher-led educational and play-based activities.
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 Support small groups or individual children as directed by the teacher.
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 Help maintain a calm, stimulating, and welcoming classroom environment.
 
 
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 Role Context:
 
 
 
 The Nursery Teacher is responsible for planning and overall classroom direction. The Early Years Support Staff member works closely with the teacher to implement activities and provide the level of care required for very young children. While lesson planning is not part of this role, support staff are encouraged to share observations and contribute constructively as part of the team.
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Must already have the legal right to work in Saudi Arabia, or be the spouse/husband of an SEK employee.
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 Previous experience working with babies and/or young children (3 months&ndash;3 years).
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 Experience in a nursery, school, or early years setting preferred.
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 First aid certification is an advantage.
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 Good physical health and ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
 
 
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 Personal Attributes:
 
 
 
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 Caring, patient, and warm nature.
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 Cheerful and positive attitude.
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 Flexible and willing to support where needed.
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 Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
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 Capability to contribute to a safe, calm, and engaging learning environment.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work in a high-quality early years setting within a start-up international school.
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 Supportive team environment with clear roles and expectations.
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 Modern facilities and a strong focus on child wellbeing.
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 Professional, international working environment in a unique location.
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 Salary is based on relevant qualifications and experience. Accommodation is also provided as an additional benefit and included for staff at no additional cost.
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 </ul>
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Early Years Support Staff