Teaching Assistant

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant role at GEMS Education1 year ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant role at GEMS Education Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job Description Job Purpose: Assist teachers in their work as directed. Teaching assistants will be asked to assist with a range of tasks on a regular basis.Job Scope: 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.Internal & External Interactions: Teachers, school staff and management, pupils, parents.Key Accountabilities: 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 work displays and assist with preparation of displays.Photocopy documents and assist with preparation of worksheets etc as requested.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.Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.Skills Qualifications / knowledge: Good level of general education especially in Maths and English.Skills: Strong communication skills with excellent standard of written and spoken English. ICT skills desirable. Able to handle a range of tasks, work under pressure and relate well to children and colleagues.Experience: Previous experience as a teaching assistant or working with children preferred.GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GEMS Education by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Teaching Assistant" roles.SEN Teacher - Dubai Schools Nad Al Sheba - August 2025Kindergarten Teacher – Top Nursery School, Dubai – August 2025 Start, ASQ INTERNATIONALNursery Teacher – British Nursery, Dubai – August 2025 Start, ASQ INTERNATIONALJunior School Class Teacher - August 2025KG Teacher - Dubai Schools Al Barsha - August 2025English Teacher - American Curriculum for August 2025Cover Teacher – Primary - August 2025 start - Sunmarke School Cover Teacher – Primary - August 2025 start - Sunmarke School Math Teacher - American Curriculum for August 2025Cover Teacher – Primary - August 2025 start - Sunmarke School Cover Teacher - EYFS & Primary - August 2025 start - Regent International School Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 14 hours ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr