Teaching Assistant

Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you an energetic, compassionate educational support professional seeking to make a positive impact in early childhood and primary education? The English Education Providers Group (EPG) is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic academic team across our campuses in Kuwait.

In this vital classroom support role, the Teaching Assistant – EPG Schools Kuwait works alongside lead class teachers to facilitate engaging learning activities, manage classroom routines, support small-group instruction, and provide individualized attention to students. By fostering a safe, encouraging, and structured environment, you will play a key role in supporting children’s academic progress, emotional well-being, and social development.

About EPG (The English Education Providers Group):
Established in 1975, The English Education Providers Group (EPG) WLL is a leading educational provider in the State of Kuwait. Educating over 8,500 students across multiple modern campuses, EPG delivers a high-quality, bi-lingual education modeled on international standards and the English National Curriculum. Dedicated to building academic excellence, confidence, and global citizenship, EPG fosters a caring, multicultural learning environment supported by qualified international educators and dedicated support staff.

Key Responsibilities & Classroom Support Expectations:

1. Instructional Support & Small-Group Guidance:
– Assist the lead class teacher in executing daily lesson plans, learning centers, and practical activities across literacy, numeracy, and creative subjects.
– Work directly with individual pupils or small learning groups to reinforce concepts, guide activity sheets, and support children needing extra academic assistance.
– Help prepare, organize, and maintain learning resources, educational props, art materials, and classroom displays prior to and following instructional sessions.
– Support non-native English speakers (EAL students) in building vocabulary, language comprehension, and classroom confidence.

2. Student Care, Welfare & Supervision:
– Maintain active supervision of students during classroom sessions, outdoor playground breaks, dining hours, school assemblies, and educational trips.
– Assist young learners with personal hygiene, coat routines, seating transitions, and maintaining good classroom etiquette.
– Promote positive behavior strategies, emotional self-regulation, and respectful peer interactions in accordance with EPG student behavior policies.
– Uphold strict child protection, safeguarding, and health and safety standards across all indoor and outdoor campus areas.

3. Administrative & Departmental Collaboration:
– Help observe and record student learning milestones, assisting teachers with observational notes and learning portfolio updates.
– Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and stimulating classroom setting conducive to interactive learning.
– Collaborate effectively with year-group teams, subject coordinators, and school administrative staff to support school events and parent functions.
– Participate in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and continuous training sessions provided by EPG.

Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:

– Academic Credentials:
* High School Diploma, Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent educational credential.
* Formal certification in childcare, teaching support, or pediatric first aid is highly advantageous.
– Required Experience & Skills:
* Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience working with young children in a nursery, primary school, day care, or learning center environment.
* Understanding of early childhood development, classroom routines, and basic educational support methods.
– Language & Communication Skills:
* Good professional command of spoken and written English is mandatory for daily classroom coordination.
* Arabic language proficiency is a strong operational asset when communicating in a bi-lingual educational setting.
– Soft Skills & Attributes:
* High empathy, patience, creative energy, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting young learners.

Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Competitive, tax-free basic salary package tailored to qualifications and experience in Kuwait.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage per group policy.
– Paid annual leave entitlements aligned with the academic school calendar and Kuwait Labor Law.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within EPG.