Nursery Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Nursery team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care, support, and learning experiences for children within the Nursery, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), school policies, UAE regulations, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Learning

• 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.
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Health, Safety & Wellbeing

• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating learning environment.
• Follow all safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety procedures.
• Support children's personal care, hygiene routines, and wellbeing needs.
• Respond appropriately to accidents, incidents, or medical concerns, liaising with the school clinic where required.
• Promote positive routines relating to healthy eating, rest, and wellbeing.
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Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and other members of staff.
• Build positive relationships with parents and contribute to effective home-school communication.
• Attend staff meetings, professional learning, and training as directed.
• Support school events, performances, workshops, and parent engagement activities.

Professional Standards

• Demonstrate a nurturing, patient, and caring approach at all times.
• Uphold the values, policies, and expectations of GEMS FirstPoint School.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Act as a positive role model for children and colleagues.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Attributes

• Warm, caring, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Culturally aware and inclusive, reflecting the diversity of the school community.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Working Hours & Conditions

• Full-time position in line with school operational hours.
• Based on-site at GEMS FirstPoint School.
• Participation in occasional school events outside normal working hours may be required.
• Salary, benefits, and leave entitlement in accordance with GEMS policies and UAE Labour Law.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.