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Job Description
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS
Core Values. - Assist and liaise with class teacher about the developmental needs of students, taking
instruction and feeding back appropriately. - 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, planned
absences and release time. - Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
- Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary.
Further develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum e.g. literacy, numeracy
and Phonics. - Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all 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 /
supervisor
Skills
Required Skill Set:
- Good level of general education especially in Math 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.
Qualifications Required:
- High School Certificate/Bachelors in Education/any other discipline.
- Any other IT certifications/qualifications would be preferred. At least 3-5 years of experience in a Teaching Assistant role.
- Ability to multi-task and effective organization skills.
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
Preferred Candidate
GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL - NAD AL HAMAR
GEMS Founders School, Nad Al Hamar, is a value for money National Curriculum for England school in Dubai, opening in September 2026. Modelled on the highly successful GEMS Founders family of schools, the school will initially educate students from FS1 to Year 8, with planned growth to FS1 to Year 13 in subsequent years.
GFH is built around the Founders promise of high quality, affordable education, combining strong academic ambition with character development, leadership, inclusivity, wellbeing, Arabic and Islamic values, and social and emotional learning. The school will support every child to succeed through a broad, balanced curriculum and, in the future, a range of academic and vocational pathways.
The campus includes well equipped classrooms, strong sports provision, large open plan learning areas designed for innovation, robotics and creative problem solving, as well as specialist music rooms, drama and dance spaces, science labs, art rooms, libraries, a food technology lab and a textiles lab. All classrooms are equipped with large LCD screens and full Wi Fi coverage to enhance teaching and learning.
Foundation Stage students benefit from attractive indoor and outdoor learning areas designed to support play-based learning, curiosity and early development.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England and will offer IGCSE, AS and A Level courses as it grows, alongside future vocational pathways.