
Kuwait English School
Teaching Assistant
- Permanent
- Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Experience 0 - 2 yrs
Job expiry date: 03/12/2026
Job overview
Date posted
19/10/2026
Location
Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
0 - 2 yrs
Seniority
Entry level
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
03/12/2026
Job description
Classroom teachers across KG, Preparatory and Secondary at Kuwait English School in Salwa rely on Teaching Assistants to help every student keep up and take part. Small groups and individual students get targeted support to reinforce learning, including those with special educational needs working under the guidance of the class teacher or SENCO. Materials, resources and displays are prepared in line with lesson plans, and observations on progress and behaviour go back to the teacher. Supervision extends beyond lessons to breaks, assemblies, school events and after-school clubs. Confidentiality matters in every dealing with students, staff and school operations. This local-hire post runs on a two-year renewable contract, with sick, personal, bereavement, maternity and Hajj leave plus end-of-service gratuity under Kuwait labour law. Candidates should be native or near-native English speakers with valid residency and work authorisation in Kuwait, patient and reliable in the classroom and flexible across year groups and subjects.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Support class teachers in delivering lessons across KG, Preparatory or Secondary levels
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning
- Prepare classroom materials, resources and displays in line with lesson plans
- Maintain a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
- Assist students with special educational needs as directed by the class teacher or SENCO
- Report observations on student progress and behaviour to the class teacher
- Supervise students during lessons, breaks, assemblies and school events
- Contribute to after-school activities and clubs where required
- Protect confidentiality in all matters relating to students, staff and school operations
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions and training
- Uphold the values, ethos and policies of Kuwait English School
Experience & skills
- Speak English at a native or near-native level
- Communicate warmly and clearly with students, teachers and parents
- Show genuine commitment to supporting children of all ages and abilities
- Take initiative in the classroom while staying patient and reliable
- Adapt easily to different year groups and subject areas
- Hold valid residency and work authorisation in Kuwait