Teaching Assistant

About Compass International School Doha

Established in 2006, Compass International School Doha offers premium British education to expatriate and local Qatari families across three campuses catering from Early Years through Secondary education. The school provides a tailored British curriculum including IGCSEs, AS/A levels, and the IB Diploma Programme. It maintains a warm, student-centered atmosphere with highly qualified teachers and is accredited by Qatar National Schools Accreditation (QNSA) and affiliated with British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), COBIS, and AoBSO.

Role Overview

The Teaching Assistant (TA) supports the school's mission by aiding individual students in achieving high educational standards and assisting teachers in optimizing teaching and learning time. The role involves fostering skill development, evaluating progress, addressing individual learning differences, and managing behavior and discipline to maintain a productive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual students to reach high learning standards.
• Help maximize overall teaching and learning time.
• Promote skill advancement across the curriculum.
• Assess and monitor student attainment and progress.
• Recognize and appropriately respond to each child's unique needs.
• Set challenging yet appropriate targets for student achievement.
• Maintain clear expectations regarding behavior and assist in enforcing discipline.
• Contribute to creating an orderly, supportive, and purposeful learning space.
• Present educational tasks and curriculum content clearly and engagingly.
• Provide support to students both individually and in groups.
• Communicate effectively with children.
• Manage time effectively for oneself and students.
• Use computers and learning resources constructively to enhance education.
• Assist students with reading materials, worksheets, and other resources.
• Guide students in organizing and presenting their work.
• Explain instructions and expectations clearly to students.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-level education or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a learning support or related educational role.
• Preferably under husband/family sponsorship.
• Strong proficiency in English communication, both written and oral.

Additional Information

The role includes reporting and performance measurement responsibilities as outlined in the detailed job description. The position presents an opportunity to work within Nord Anglia Education, a global leader in premium international schools offering extensive professional development, career advancement, and access to global educational initiatives.

Working at Compass International School Doha in Qatar offers not only a supportive and professional environment but also the advantage of living in a vibrant country known for its sunny climate and world-class international connectivity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and requires thorough background checks for all employees handling regulated activities involving children.

Application Process

Applicants should prepare a CV and references, including one from a direct line manager, and submit their application online. The position's start date is August 2026, with the application deadline on 20th August 2026.