Assistant Teacher at Haileybury Astana (Kindergarten)

Haileybury Astana is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and those connected to the school to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a DBS check or equivalent.

Haileybury Astana School is Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are looking for an Assistant Teacher to work in the Junior School specifically in Kindgarten. The successful candidate will assist the class teacher during lessons and provide individual support to pupils in the classroom.

Type of contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (Fridays until 4:00 PM)

Start date: November 2026

We offer:

• Free and Healthy Breakfast & Lunches in School
• Free Transportation to School
• Medical Insurance coverage for staff and family members
• Paid annual leave of 56 days
• Initial IELTS exam paid by school (voluntary)
• Wellbeing program (access to swimming pool and gym at school)

Job Responsibilities include:

Teaching and Learning:

• Assist in the educational and social development of pupils under the direction and guidance of the specific class teacher and Head of Head of Milepost.
• Assist the teacher during the lesson by providing support for individual pupils in the classroom.
• Supervise the activities of groups of pupils under the direction of the teacher.
• Provide consistent and effective support for specialist children within specialist lessons.
• Provide support for individual pupils inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Be aware of children with identified needs and assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for those pupils where appropriate.
• Support pupils with social and emotional development and encourage independence where applicable and appropriate to the situation.
• Support pupils who do not speak English as a first language, encourage pupils to interact with each other in English and develop the pupils’ command of the English language

Administrative Duties:

• Check pupils have correct equipment and resources for the school day and to communicate with parents through reception where appropriate.
• Monitor pupil's access to learning and to question and support where applicable.
• Set up equipment and materials required for lessons. Assist with the creation of support materials.
• Assist class teachers with directed administrative tasks which support learning.
• Prepare and present displays of pupils' work.
• Assist class teachers with maintaining pupil records.
• Supervise dining area and stay with pupils in dining area.
• Undertake playground supervision during breaks according to the rota.
• Support or lead a co curricular activity.

• Bachelor’s degree or other qualification in the field of education (pedagogy).

• Advanced level of English, minimum IELTS 6.0 (desirable)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience, preferentially worked with yearly years children

We’d love to hear a little about you! In your cover letter, please share your availability to start, whether you hold an IELTS certificate, and your educational background in teaching.