Job description

Support Assistant

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable Support Assistant to join our committed and high-performing operations team.

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2026.

About You

You will be a dedicated and proactive Support Assistant who takes pride in contributing to all aspects of school life. You will have a positive, can-do attitude and will always strive to do your very best for students, parents, and colleagues. You will be flexible and reliable, with the ability to support learning and operations across different areas of the school as needed.

You will be an excellent communicator who works well with all members of the school community. You will take an active role in supporting students in and out of the classroom and will assist with the daily school transport, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students. You will help to promote our culture of care, enjoyment, and success, and will take pride in being part of a supportive and dynamic team.

Keen to collaborate and contribute positively, you will have good interpersonal skills, a helpful nature, and the confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness to adapt quickly to a busy and international school environment are essential.

About the Role

The Support Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students across the school and during transport. The postholder is responsible for supervising children on school buses, registering them on and off, maintaining communication with parents, and ensuring all safety procedures are followed throughout each journey. When not engaged in bus duties, the Support Assistant provides valuable administrative and practical help across different areas of the school, including classrooms, the library, the clinic, and office spaces. They support teachers and students during lessons and break times, promoting a positive and caring environment. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, patience, reliability, and a proactive attitude. Flexibility and professionalism are key, as is a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, care, and teamwork within a busy and diverse international school setting.

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About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with more than 88 schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 88,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

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Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer exceptional career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Our online Nord Anglia University unites our team by harnessing the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our world-renowned collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates an opportunity to earn an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be you current line manager.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.