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Job Description
GEMS FirstPoint School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting students in achieving excellence in English while contributing to a collaborative and innovative learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support teachers in planning and delivering engaging English lessons.
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Assist students with their learning, providing individual and small-group support where needed.
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Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
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Support with administrative and classroom duties to ensure smooth lesson delivery.
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Work closely with the English Department and wider school community to enhance student progress
Skills
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Have strong communication skills in English (spoken and written).
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Be passionate about working with young people and supporting their learning journey.
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Possess prior experience working in a school environment (preferred but not essential).
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Demonstrate flexibility, teamwork, and a proactive approach.
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Show commitment to the GEMS Core Values and to nurturing students’ academic and personal growth
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.
Education
Bachelors of Education or Equivalent in English
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
About This Company
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.