Junior School Teaching Assistant

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning and development of children in the Junior School. If you are committed to nurturing the physical, social, educational, and emotional growth of children, while ensuring their safety and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Teaching Assistants work under the direction and guidance of the School Principal, the Head of Junior School, and Junior School teachers.

Core Responsibilities:

Supporting Learning and Development 

• Assisting individual pupils or groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation in activities.
• Helping pupils develop independence, confidence, and social skills.
• Supervising pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes, assemblies, and at end-of-day dismissal.
• ​Accompanying groups or classes on educational outings.

Classroom Support

• ​Supervising and assisting during classroom activities.
• Supporting teachers with maintaining pupil records (including observations if required).
• Providing additional support for children with emotional or behavioural challenges

Administrative Duties
Teaching Assistants at BISC are required to support class teachers with administrative duties, which may include:
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• Preparing and tidying materials for learning and teaching (with ongoing safety checks of classroom equipment).
• Helping to keep classrooms clean, safe, and organised.
• ​Preparing and presenting displays of pupils’ work.
• ​Supporting class teachers with photocopying and other administrative tasks.
• Undertaking other duties as required by the Principal or Head of Junior School.

​What We’re Looking For

• University degree or other appropriate educational qualifications.
• ​Experience working with children or within a school environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Competence in using ICT to support learning and administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Aptitude for practical support skills, such as preparing classroom displays.
• Willingness to undertake appropriate training.

​Professional Expectations
Teaching Assistants at BISC are expected to:

• Demonstrate empathy with the BISC Mission and Ethos.
• ​Adhere to all BISC policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate empathy with the BISC Mission and Ethos.
• Maintain confidentiality in all school matters.
• Set a positive example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Attend team and staff meetings as required.
• Liaise effectively between teachers, pupils, and other school staff.
• Be proactive in ensuring health and safety standards are met.
• ​Undertake professional duties reasonably assigned by the Principal or Head of Junior School. ​

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to: [email protected]