Dynamic Classroom Assistant: Reading & Small-Group Support

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a teaching assistant to support teachers with a range of tasks on a regular basis. You will help with reading activities, conduct small group sessions, and prepare instructional materials.

You will follow the school’s safeguarding standards and policies, maintain confidentiality, and assist in maintaining tidy classrooms. Experience with children is preferred; Emirati nationals only provisions may apply.

Qualifications

• Good level of general education, especially in Maths and English.
• Strong communication skills, with written and spoken English.
• ICT skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• 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 displays and prepare worksheets.
• Photocopy documents and assist with worksheet preparation as requested.
• Cover class for short periods in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Develop familiarity with curriculum areas such as literacy, numeracy and Phonetics.
• Ensure GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.

Skills

Maths

English

ICT skills

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a teaching assistant to support teachers with a range of tasks on a regular basis. You will help with reading activities, conduct small group sessions, and prepare instructional materials.

You will follow the school’s safeguarding standards and policies, maintain confidentiality, and assist in maintaining tidy classrooms. Experience with children is preferred; Emirati nationals only provisions may apply.