Primary Teaching Assistant

About us

Doha College is one of the world's leading British International Schools. Proudly not-for-profit and the only school in Qatar listed in both the Spear's School Index and the Carfax Index of the top 150 private schools worldwide, our examination results at (I)GCSE and A-Level are amongst the best of any school of our type globally.

Guided by our motto "Excellence for all, Excellence from all" and our vision of Inspiring Minds, our vibrant community is underpinned by our Core Values of Discovery, Courage and Humanity. We celebrate diversity, foster innovation, and are committed to nurturing confident, compassionate, and intellectually curious learners who approach the world with curiosity, bravery, and kindness.

Our staff are supported through exceptional professional development, including our in-house CPD programme, leadership training, and a coaching culture that helps every teacher continue to grow, embracing discovery and courage in their own development. We value wellbeing and family life, offering comprehensive support for international relocation, professional growth and personal fulfilment, extending the same humanity and care to our staff that we hope they will bring to our pupils. We also have a comprehensive induction and orientation programme, which enables new staff to navigate the challenges of an international move, including a free on-site crèche for primary-aged children and staff representation on our Board of Governors.

Best of all, our vibrant international pupil community is a delight to work with, and our innovative approach encourages everyone at the College to bring ideas and a willingness to try new things, a true spirit of discovery and courage.

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, which values your personal and professional growth and where you bring a commitment to demonstrating the highest standards, positivity, kindness and humanity, we very much look forward to receiving your application.

The opportunity

We are now looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to start in January 2027.

The primary purpose of the Teaching Assistant is to work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff and to implement agreed work programmes with individuals/groups in and out of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources. The primary focus will be to support pupils  in accessing the curriculum and assisting them to undertake and complete tasks.

We are a multi-cultural organisation that embraces diversity and provides a friendly and informal work environment.

About you

The ideal candidate will have some experience working with Primary children, will be highly organised with good communication skills and will be good at motivating children to learn. Some experience of working in a similar role is desirable.

We are a British international school and all of our lessons are taught in English, therefore a high standard of written and spoken English is essential for all positions.

Apply

Application closing date is: 19 November 2026

The school reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments before the closing date. We will interview strong candidates early.

We expect to receive a high number of applications and it will not be possible to respond to every applicant. Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, you have not been successful this time. We thank you for your interest. Furthermore, we encourage interested candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to begin interviewing before the stated closing date.

We will collect references for candidates invited to interview. A reference from the current / most recent employer is mandatory prior to the interview.

Doha College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check. Teaching staff will also be subject to a Barred List and Prohibition from Teaching Check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.

As an equal opportunities employer, Doha College is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.