Teaching Assistant

Compass International School Compass was established in 2006 to provide a premium British education to both expatriate and local Qatari families. We have two campuses; Al Themaid and Madinat Khalifa educate students from Early Years through to Secondary. All campuses offer a bespoke British curriculum. Secondary students can select from a wide range of IGSEs, AS and A levels. Additionally, we offer the prestigious IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. All two sites offer a warm, friendly learning environment with our students at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our outstanding teachers and our community feel. As for Qatar, a sunny climate year-round and an airport with fantastic global connections ensures the continued popularity of this destination for expats. Our school has Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and AoBSO. To learn more about our school, please visit our website Job Purpose The Teaching Assistant (TA) will contribute to the fulfilment of the mission and vision of the company and of the school towards providing excellent international education to all students in the school. In fulfilling the following responsibilities, the Teaching Assistant will be bound by any policies produced by the company and school. Please refer to the job description of the role for the following information: • • Job purpose • Reporting to • Key relationships • Key responsibilities • Performance measurement About The Role We'll look to you to promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school's Primary curriculum and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved. You will foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion. About You Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised Librarian qualification. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own duties and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school's Library level of achievement. Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar, including candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in or equivalent. The Successful Candidate Will Possess • • Preferably under husband/family sponsorship • At least 2 years' experience as a Teaching Assistant • Excellent English speaker Qualifications And Skills • • Bachelor's degree or equivalent • A minimum of 3 years' experience working in a related field • Solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices • Must have a compassionate and positive attitude • Outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills. Selection Process Please apply for this vacancy using our recruitment portal. Online applications should contain a CV, and the details of two professional references. Interviews will be conducted at the school or via Microsoft Teams. Start date: November 2026 The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 20th October 2026. Why Join Us? At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Show more Show less

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of 3 years' experience working in a related field; solid understanding of classroom activities and teaching best practices; must have a compassionate and positive attitude; outstanding organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

The Teaching Assistant will promote high expectations, design learning activities aligned to the Primary curriculum, and create a learning culture with no limits to achievement. Foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitate learning through questioning and discussion. Collaborate and share expertise, build strong relationships with parents and students. Meet visa-related restrictions for Qatar as required.