Teaching Assistants - Primary
Job Description
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. 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. Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock. Take children to toilet and change/clean them when necessary. Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum eg: 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 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 / supervisors.
Skills
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.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 1 Max: 4 Residence Location United Arab Emirates
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates We are always looking for great teachers My name is Stephen Brecken the CEO/Principal of Cambridge International School. Before any school can become great you need to put in the necessary work to build a world-class culture. We pride ourselves in having a school where staff and students come to school and feel safe, have a sense of belonging, are treated with respect and have the righ... t to learn and flourish. They are in a school where we build people that care, where we are united in purpose, were everyone matters, where everyone succeeds and no one is left behind. We are a learning organisation where everybody sees the common purpose in creating a vision together of a better school that is infinite in its thinking. We are a community of collaborative professionals who are committed to learning from each other in order to improve student outcomes. Where our collective professionalism creates deep dialogue or even heated debate about the best ways to support our students. Cambridge International School is one of the oldest schools trusted since 1983, years of stability and a strong track record of outstanding results, being one of the oldest schools in Dubai and the GEMS organisation. We produce the highest number of teacher leaders in the GEMS network that go on to leading their own departments or schools. If you want to be an outstanding practioner or have aspirations to be a leader, this is the place it will happen. However, I am not going to sugar coat it for you, we do not accept mediocracy. It involves hard work, passion, commitment and perseverance. If you want to be an outstanding teacher, if you want to be an outstanding leader in a safe environment where staff efficacy and staff voice is our guide and inspiration. This is the place for you. If this is what you are looking for then Cambridge is the school for you, so contact us and let us know you are there. See you soon.
