Teaching Assistant

Job Summary

The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children below 2 years of age. The role focuses on meeting infants’ and young toddlers’ care needs while supporting their early development in line with the EYFS framework and nursery policies.

Key Responsibilities

Child Care & Wellbeing

• Ensure the safety, comfort, and emotional security of children at all times
• Assist with feeding, diaper changing, toileting, and nap routines following hygiene and safety standards
• Respond promptly and sensitively to children’s needs, cues, and emotions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment

Learning & Development

• Support age-appropriate activities that promote sensory, physical, social, and emotional development
• Assist in setting up play areas and learning resources for infants and toddlers
• Encourage language development through songs, stories, talking, and play
• Observe children’s development and share observations with the Lead Teacher

Health, Safety & Safeguarding

• Follow nursery safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning toys and equipment
• Report any concerns regarding a child’s wellbeing, development, or safety to the Lead Teacher or management

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with the Lead Teacher and nursery team to ensure consistent care
• Communicate respectfully with parents regarding daily routines (feeding, sleep, nappies, mood) as directed
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience working with infants or toddlers (below 2 years) preferred
• Cache level 2 or diploma in child education is MUST.
• Knowledge of EYFS (desirable)
• Understanding of infant care routines and early child development
• First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain)

Skills & Personal Qualities

• Caring, patient, and nurturing nature
• Ability to work calmly under pressure
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, flexible, and responsible
• Passion for working with very young children

Nursery teacher assistant with 2-3 years of experience in a nursery /ADEK approval/ Cache level 2 or diploma in child education is MUST. Own visa Must

All documents should be attested otherwise offer cannot be processed.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

LOCATION: MBZ City, ABU DHABI

Salary: AED2,000 - AED 2,500.00 per month

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED2,000.00 - AED2,500.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• own visa must
• Do you have ADEK Approval

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• UAE teaching assistant: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• visa (own visa) (Required)

Work Location: In person