Overview

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL – DUBAI https://www.gemsfoundersschool-dubai.com/
Job Description
Due to the continued success of our new school GEMS Founders School Dubai, we are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant starting August 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for more experienced to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.
We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School – Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS
Key Responsibilities:
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.
Skills
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
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
at least High School Graduate or Bachelor degree
Preferred Candidate
Entry Level – Less than 2 years experience
Min: 2 Max: 5
Diploma
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.