EYFS Nursery Teaching Assistant — Nurture & Grow Every Day

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the Nursery to support high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS, UAE regulations, and school policies.

You will work with the Nursery Teacher to deliver engaging activities, observe progress, and contribute to assessment records while promoting communication with parents and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education (preferred) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Previous experience working within an Early Years or Nursery setting.
• Good understanding of child development and the EYFS framework.
• First Aid and Safeguarding training, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience supporting children with a range of learning and developmental needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum through high-quality interactions and engaging learning experiences.
• Work alongside the Nursery Teacher to deliver age-appropriate activities that promote children's learning and development.
• Observe children's learning and contribute to assessment records and learning journeys.
• Support children's communication, language, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Promote children's independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining an enabling learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.
• Support children's personal care, hygiene routines, and wellbeing needs.
• Respond to accidents or medical concerns, liaising with the school clinic as required.
• Promote healthy eating, rest and wellbeing routines.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff.
• Build positive relationships with parents and support home-school communication.
• Attend staff meetings, professional learning and training as directed.
• Support school events, performances, workshops and parent engagement activities.
• Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and caring approach; uphold GEMS values and policies.

Skills

Warm, caring demeanor

Strong communication

Team player

Flexible approach

Culturally aware

Strong organisational skills

Education

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education (preferred)

Experience in Early Years/Nursery setting

Job description

GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for the Nursery to support high-quality care and learning in line with EYFS, UAE regulations, and school policies.

You will work with the Nursery Teacher to deliver engaging activities, observe progress, and contribute to assessment records while promoting communication with parents and maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment.