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Job Description
Jebel Ali School, Dubai, is seeking an outstanding Learning Assistant Lab Technician, to join their leading British curriculum school.
Job Purpose: 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. As a member of the education team, the Assistant must 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.
What We Offer
Jebel Ali School is a great place to work; we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the UAE, so we know we are doing something right. You will be busy, and you will work hard, but our unique community ethos makes Jebel Ali School a very special place.
The successful applicant will receive:
Highly competitive salary package offered.
World class professional development opportunities, where we are committed to ensuring, and developing, our team to enable them to be equipped to provide students with the best possible educational experience.
Most importantly you will have an opportunity to join one of the largest, and arguably most successful, British curriculum schools in the UAE.
The Role
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Sets up equipment, chemicals and supplies for chemistry, physics and biology labs at the junior and senior level under the teacher’s guidance.
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Prepares molar solutions of acids by diluting concentrated solutions; Calculates relative volumes of concentrated acid and water.
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Calculates required mass and prepares standard solutions of salt and bases.
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Ensures safe work environment by complying with regulations for handling hazardous materials, and follows waste regulations and proper procedures in the disposal of chemicals.
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Cleans up hazardous spills, such as mercury and acids and bases and administers first aid related to chemical accidents as required.
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Maintains Chemical Storage standards.
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Prepares buffer solutions of a given pH and calibrates the pH meter and prepares chemical indicator and biological stain solutions using appropriate quantities of reagents.
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Performs titrations to verify the concentration of standardized solutions.
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Maintains and repairs lab equipment such as electroscopes and ray boxes.
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Properly sterilizes equipment and cleans glassware using the appropriate solvents.
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Maintains set of reagents for specific lab activities.
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Assists teachers in the marking of objective student work.
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Assists teachers in supervising activities, such as field trips.
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as the inventory of lab equipment and chemical supplies including ordering and handling the required chemicals and gases such as helium, hydrogen and oxygen, under the direction of the Science staff; maintains the inventory spreadsheet for budget purposes.
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Orders textbooks and other equipment through the custodian and/or office supply. company as directed by the Science staff.
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Provides information and assistance to students, staff, parents and the public by telephone or in person.
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Performs other assigned comparable or transient duties, which are within the area of knowledge and skills required by this job description.
Skills Description
The successful applicant will:
- Minimum A - Level or equivalent
- To work collaboratively with the class teacher
- Involvement in planning and assessing children’s learning.
- Creating inspiring and enabling environments with the respective teams, both indoors and outdoors.
- To support with resource and classroom organisation.
- To lead, where necessary, and support small group sessions.
- To have direct communication with parents of children in their class.
- To support with wider school responsibilities when required.
- To take an active role in improving own professional development with the support of Year Leader and Line Manager.
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 high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.
Job Details
Job Title
Learning Assistant - Lab Technician - Chemistry - August 2026
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job City
Dubai
Job Role
Teaching and Academics
Employment Type
Full Time
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Entry Level
Residence Location
United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali School
Jebel Ali School is one of Dubai’s most respected and well-established British curriculum schools, proudly rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas.
Founded in 1977, we are known for our deep-rooted community spirit, academic excellence and unwavering belief that ‘better is always possible.’ Our guiding ethos, ‘Belong, Believe, Become’ sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our modern, purpose-built campus features dedicated facilities for Foundation Stage, Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form students, alongside some of Dubai’s most impressive sports, technology and performing arts spaces. We deliver a rich, inclusive education that inspires curiosity, creativity and ambition, offering the English National Curriculum through to GCSE, BTEC, and A Level pathways.
Today, over 2100 students from 80+ nationalities call Jebel Ali School home. Our students thrive within a warm, dynamic environment that balances academic rigour with personal development and they leave us as confident, compassionate and globally minded young adults ready to make their mark on the world.
If you share our belief in the power of education to transform lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.