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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.
Key Responsiblities:
1.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.
2. 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.
3. Responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
4.Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
5.Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary.
6.Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum eg literacy, numeracy and Phonetics.
7. Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
8.Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
9. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
10. 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.
11. Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Skills Description
Good level of general education especially in Maths and English.
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.
Emirati Nationals only
Job Details
Job Title
Teaching Assistant- (UAE National only)
Job Country
United Arab Emirates
Job City
Dubai
Job Role
Education
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Preferred Candidate
Career Level
Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
Candidate Nationality
United Arab Emirates
GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - DUBAI
At GEMS Royal Dubai School (RDS), we offer an outstanding world class education with students at the heart. Our community is built upon the vision of ‘Achieving Excellence Together’; it is a place where students, teachers and parents are committed, ambitious and positive. As one of the first accredited High-Performance Learning (HPL), World Class Schools in the region, we focus on ensuring our motivating learning environments support, challenge and inspire students from Early Years through to Year 6, focusing not only on academic excellence, but on developing students to be confident and happy learners. We provide a solid foundation that is supportive and inclusive, where we embrace and celebrate every individual. Our experienced UK trained teachers inspire intellectual curiosity, independence and effective learning habits. From an early age, we encourage students to be empathetic, hardworking and agile. As a school we pride ourselves on ensuring the development of our students’ social and interpersonal skills, as well as their contribution to the community. We believe every experience is a learning opportunity and seek out different ways to ensure our children and staff are everlasting learners who strive for improvement within our High Performing Culture.