Summary
Taaleem is hiring an Early Years Administrative Assistant at Raha Khalifa City Campus in Abu Dhabi. The role involves handling visitors and enquiries, maintaining attendance and student sign-in/out records, supporting the Head of Early Years, and assisting with school events and general administration. This is a maternity-cover contract commencing in January 2027 for an anticipated 3–4 months. Applicants should have high school qualifications or equivalent, 2 years of similar experience, strong IT skills, and good interpersonal and communication skills; successful applicants will undergo background checks.
The posting
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Job Headline
We are seeking a dedicated and organised Early Years Administrative Assistant to join our team on a maternity cover contract, commencing January 2027, for an anticipated period of 3–4 months.
Job Description
Safeguarding Statement
Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.
About Us
Raha Khalifa City Campus is a renowned International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Abu Dhabi. We proudly offer the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, additionally we are currently authorising for the roll-out of the Career-related Programme. We pride ourselves on fostering holistic development, where academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement are seamlessly integrated.
Our diverse community comprises over 90 nationalities, where over 40 mother tongues are celebrated, creating a rich tapestry of cultures. We provide an exceptional educational experience to children from Early Years to post-sixteen, and purpose-built facilities reflect our commitment to providing the best possible environment for learning and development.
As part of Taaleem, one of the largest educational providers in the UAE, we are committed to professional excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that our children and staff are prepared for success in an ever-changing global landscape.
Under the direction of the School Science Department, the School Science Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks related to the support of chemistry, biology and physics labs in both junior and senior science classes. We are seeking a Learning Assistant, in the lab who will be vigilant in monitoring student safety and be prepared to address safety emergencies including the clean-up of hazardous spills of materials, such as mercury and acids and bases
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Key Accountabilities:
Act as the first point of contact, managing visitors, and enquiries professionally
Respond to telephone/email enquiries from parents and public
Oversee daily attendance, records, and student sign-in/out in line with safeguarding procedures
Assist the head of EY, support with daily tasks as requested.
Assist with all administrative duties such as photocopying, filing, etc.
Assist in locating students when reported “missing” from class
Understand data protection and confidentiality
Work to deadlines in a calm and confident manner when under pressure
Assist with school events such as Parent Open Days and School Performances.
Liaise with parents and maintain accurate ECA registers and attendance records
- Carry out any such task as shall be deemed necessary to the smooth running of the school.
Perform any other duty upon request
Skills Description
Person Specification:
Education: High School qualifications or equivalent
Experience: 2 years’ in a similar role
Competencies:
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong IT skills
Attributes:
• Kind and caring disposition
• Willing to help
• Proactive