We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work within our Primary School, under the direction of the class teacher. Our Teaching Assistants’ core purpose is to support the learning, development and wellbeing of children and to help create a positive, inclusive and effective learning environment.
Duties will also include playground supervision and supporting classroom organisation and resources.
Teamwork, positivity and a ‘can-do’ approach are integral to this position. Also fundamental to the role are professionalism and the highest levels of confidentiality.
The position available is within the Infant School, however, our talented Teaching Assistants may move between classes and year groups when we review our staffing annually. A willingness and ability to support children from Nursery to Year 6 is therefore required.
Before submitting an application, please read the Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the role, duties and responsibilities of the position.
Applicants must be able to read, write and speak English to a very high standard.
The ability to speak Arabic or Mandarin is highly desirable and would be particularly valuable in supporting effective communication with children and families within our diverse school community.
Start Date: TBC
Location: Saar Campus
Hours: 07:30-14:45, Sunday-Thursday
Contract Type: Local hire, term time only (including staff induction week and training days throughout the year).
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative.
- Excellent English - both spoken and written.
- The ability to speak Arabic or Mandarin is highly desirable
- A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to adults and children.
- A can-do attitude.
- A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school
Please note the following BEFORE you submit an application at St Christopher’s:
- For our support staff vacancies, we require that applicants are already resident in Bahrain at the time of appointment.
- Bahraini nationals must not be registered as owning any businesses or hold any company sponsorships.
- Bahraini nationals preferred
- Non-Bahraini nationals must have a dependant visa through their partner’s employer who must be registered with the LMRA
- In order to satisfy Ministry of Education requirements we will need a copy of your educational certificates(s) - e.g. School Leavers Certificate: GCSE Certificate(s); A-level Certificate(s); Degree Certificate, with your School Leavers Certificate being the minimum that we can accept.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application and supporting statement.
Closing date: Thursday 15 October 2026
It is our policy to obtain two professional references.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
In alignment with Bahrain laws, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is integral to the values of St Christopher’s School. St Christopher’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to vetting including reference checks, identity and criminal record checks. Further details can be found in our Safeguarding Children and Safer Working Practice Policy.
Recruitment Privacy Notice
St Christopher’s School Bahrain respects your right to data privacy. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice outlines the information we hold about the people who apply to work at St Christopher’s School Bahrain and how we handle that data. This notice is aimed at all St Christopher’s School staff and applicants for employment vacancies.