Lead TA

Job Posting Date: 19 May 2026

Location:

Abu Dhabi, AE

Job

School:
The British International School Abu Dhabi

Company:
Nord Anglia Education

The British International School Abu Dhabi is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and adaptable Lead Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team of educators. The successful candidate will be passionate about inspiring a love of learning, committed to high standards of student support and pastoral care, and eager to contribute to the wider life of our thriving international school community.

You will be an educator who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues. You will have strong experience as a Lead TA in the UK national curriculum; further experience of international education will be an added advantage. You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community.

You will have a strong focus on professional excellence and continuous improvement, and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships.

The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

Our school follows the English national curriculum to IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme post-16. The successful candidate as a coordinator will be able to inspire staff and students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress.

More detail about the role and requirements can be found on the job description - Lead Teaching Assistant
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The British International School (BIS) Abu Dhabi is an outstanding-rated school for students aged 3-18, offering a blend of English and international curricula, including the English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma. To find out more about our school, visit  or contact our admissions team through this link

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 foundation stage 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.

• 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.

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Head Teacher/Principal.

The start date is mid August 2026.

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.