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Teaching Assistants
GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA is looking for Teaching Assistant.
We welcome fresh graduates and early career professionals who are interested in the Education industry.
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.
- 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.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
Key Accountabilities
- 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 as requested.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
- Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
- Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary.
- Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum - literacy, numeracy and Phonetics.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, 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.
Skills
Background
- 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
- 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.
Job Details
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GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA
World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners at the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.