Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants
Gems Education- Posted 2 hours ago
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Job Description
Job Description
Required Skill Set:
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.
- 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
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.
- 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 children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.
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