Higher Level Teaching Assistant - GEMS Founders School Dubai South - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training pathways

Career progression within GEMS

Collaborative culture focused on wellbeing

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Dubai to support high quality teaching across Primary and Secondary phases. The role involves leading small group instruction and providing targeted interventions to help raise student attainment.

Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and must have experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting. This position offers numerous professional development opportunities within a collaborative culture focused on wellbeing and achievement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Comfortable leading small groups and providing occasional whole class cover.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned small group sessions and targeted interventions across core subjects.
• Provide occasional class cover, following teacher plans.
• Support assessment for learning, track pupil progress, and provide feedback.

Skills

Small group instruction

Intervention planning

Progress monitoring

SEN and EAL support strategies

Behavior management

Collaboration with teachers

Education

HLTA certification or relevant teaching assistant qualification

Tools

Educational platforms

Classroom devices

Job description

Position Overview

Support high quality teaching and learning across Primary and Secondary phases as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, leading small group instruction, providing targeted interventions, and offering occasional class cover. You will help raise attainment, embed safeguarding and inclusion, and contribute to a positive, well managed classroom environment.

Job Details

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Education | Function: Teaching-Instruction | Salary: 7000-10000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned small group sessions and targeted interventions across core subjects.
• Provide occasional class cover, following teacher plans and maintaining behavior standards.
• Support assessment for learning, track pupil progress, and provide feedback to teachers.
• Assist with differentiation, SEN and EAL support, and individualized education plans.
• Prepare resources, displays, and learning materials; support use of classroom technology.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behavior in line with school policies.
• Supervise students during transitions, breaks, trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and communication with staff and parents.
• Contribute to CPD, reflective practice, and whole school initiatives.
• Assist with duties related to the opening of new year groups and campus needs.

Ideal Profile

• Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English.
• Proven experience supporting teaching and learning in a school setting.
• Comfortable leading small groups and providing occasional whole class cover.
• Organized, adaptable, and calm under pressure with strong pupil relationships.
• ICT literate and confident with educational platforms and classroom devices.
• HLTA certification or relevant teaching assistant qualification preferred.

Skills Set

• Small group instruction, intervention planning, and progress monitoring.
• SEN and EAL support strategies and behavior management.
• Safeguarding, supervision, and risk awareness.
• Resource preparation, classroom administration, and record keeping.
• Collaboration with teachers, phase leaders, and parents.

Why Join Us

• BSO accredited, high performing school with structured professional development.
• Access to training pathways and career progression within GEMS.
• Collaborative culture focused on wellbeing and achievement.

About the Company

GEMS Founders School Dubai South is a growing British curriculum school in Dubai offering strong professional learning, supportive leadership, and a community driven ethos focused on helping staff and students grow, flourish, and succeed.