Sadia Muhammad Bairan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated school-based professional with experience as a Teaching Assistant in an Early Years setting. Proven ability to support daily routines, maintain organised records, and communicate effectively with parents and staff. Seeking a School Receptionist position to leverage organisational skills and experience in a busy school environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Teaching assistant
Dubai British School Emirates Hills
Dubai, UAE
08.2023 - Current
- Communicated professionally with parents, teachers, students, and school staff.
- Supported daily school routines including attendance, transitions, classroom organisation, and student wellbeing.
- Assisted with school events, swimming, PE, parent communication, and Extra-Curricular Activities.
- Prepared classroom resources, student lists, displays, labels , and learning materials.
- Used school communication platforms such as Seesaw for students observations and parents communication, Schools buddy app for students attendance for ECA's and maintained confidentiality when handling student information.
- Assisted with procurement by preparing purchase lists, supported ordering classroom resources requests, coordinating orders for indoor and outdoor learning materials.
- Worked calmly and professionally in a busy school environment.
- Followed safeguarding procedures and used CPOMS to record child observations and concerns accurately, supporting a safe and welcoming environment for children.
- Handled and recorded student cash payments for school activities such as book fairs, trips, and seasonal events, ensuring money was kept secure and passed on appropriately.
Teaching assistant for Year 1
Arab Unity School
Dubai, UAE
11.2015 - 04.2021
- Assisted and mentored students alongside the classteacher in groups and on an individual basis to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with SEN (special educational needs) children on a one-to-one basis providing them with extra support and assistance in the classroom.
- Provided a detailed and regular feedback to teachers on children's achievement, progress, problems etc.
- Independently supervised classes of 30-40 students during arrival and dismissal, mealtimes, on the playground, and on field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kohat University of Science and Technology
Kohat/Pakistan 09/2012 - 06/2014
High School Diploma -
Pakistan Education Academy
Dubai, UAE 09/2008 - 06/2012
Skills
- Professional parent, visitor, and staff communication
- School office and administrative support
- Organisation, multitasking, and attention to detail
- Safeguarding awareness and confidentiality
- Student information handling
- Behaviour management and student support
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Highly observant and able to respond calmly to situations
- Experience using Seesaw, SchoolsBuddy, Microsoft Teams, and CPOMS
- Calm, polite, and welcoming approach
Timeline
Teaching assistant
Dubai British School Emirates Hills
08.2023 - Current
Teaching assistant for Year 1
Arab Unity School
11.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kohat University of Science and Technology
09/2012 - 06/2014
High School Diploma -
Pakistan Education Academy
09/2008 - 06/2012