Teaching Assistant At JESS Arabian Ranches Primary School For September 2025

Job Overview

Jumeirah English Speaking School (JESS) is a leading British International School in the Middle East and has been continuously rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB). We are also listed in the Spears Top 100 schools ranking. We promote a supportive environment where students always feel determined to do their best and where both effort and achievement are warmly acknowledged. JESS follows the English National curriculum as well as the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13.

At all levels, JESS provides opportunities to show curiosity, excellence, commitment, integrity, respect and care. Our mission is to discover brilliance in every individual, build community through respect and a sense of belonging and empower people to act with purpose to 'Make a Difference' in the world.

JESS Arabian Ranches Primary School is seeking Teaching Assistants to start in August 2025. The successful candidates will assist the child(ren) to engage in learning across the curriculum. The successful applicants will hold as a minimum a High School Diploma. A CACHE Level 3 qualification or equivalent would be desirable. They will have relevant and recent school-based experience within the classroom.

Please note this position will be offered on a local contractual basis. The successful applicant must be sponsored by his/her spouse and have their own medical cover. Please do not apply if you are seeking a visa.

Applicants must complete the JESS application form and upload the application form and a detailed CV. Please be advised that incomplete applications will not be considered in the selection process.

The closing date is 11 August 2025

JESS is committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all its staff and in which its students can thrive and learn. JESS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory police clearance certificates for all counties in which a successful candidate has resided including home country is required. For candidates coming from or who have resided in the UK the most recent Enhanced DBS and an International Certificate of Police Clearance (ICPC)is required. All candidates will require as a minimum 2 satisfactory references. All candidates who have worked as adults and who have resided in the UK will be subject to prohibition and barring checks.