Arabic Speaking Teaching Assistant - January 2027

GEMS AL BARSHA NATIONAL SCHOOL; Dubai; In loco; AED 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

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GEMS AL BARSHA NATIONAL SCHOOL in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support teachers, supervise small groups, and help create a positive classroom environment. You will assist with reading activities, prep materials, manage displays, and ensure school policies are followed.

The role requires confidentiality, a commitment to the school’s core values, and a willingness to work beyond standard hours when needed. No prior teaching experience is required for this entry-level position.

Competenze

• Assist the teacher with reading related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities. Mount work displays and assist with preparation of displays.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets etc as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
• Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum eg literacy, numeracy and Phonetics.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Ensure tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times. Maintain confidential information and ensure information pertaining to students and the school is not shared or discussed without the approval of the teacher or senior management team.

Mansioni

• Assist the teacher with reading related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities. Mount work displays and assist with preparation of displays.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets etc as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
• Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum eg literacy,numeracy and Phonetics.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed atall times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Ensure tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times. Maintain confidential information and ensure information pertaining to students and the school is not shared or discussed without the approval of the teacher or senior management team.

Conoscenze

Assist teachers

Classroom supervision

Reading activities

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Job description

• Assist teachers in their work as directed. Teaching assistants will be asked to assist with a range of tasks on a regular basis.
• Have the authority to supervise small groups of children or whole classes of children in an emergency situation, or when specifically requested to do so by the Principal or Senior Management Team. Teaching assistants are fully insured to supervise groups of children inside and outside the classrooms
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the teacher with reading related activities.
• Run small group activities inside or outside the classroom as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare and tidy up classroom activities. Mount work displays and assist with preparation of displays.
• Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets etc as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
• Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum eg literacy,numeracy and Phonetics.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed atall times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Ensure tact, confidentiality and discretion at all times. Maintain confidential information and ensure information pertaining to students and the school is not shared or discussed without the approval of the teacher or senior management team.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required