For the Teaching Assistant position at GEMS Education (GEMS Metropole School – Al Waha, Dubai), the main responsibilities include:
Job Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with reading and learning activities.
- Support small-group activities inside and outside the classroom.
- Prepare and tidy classroom materials and learning resources.
- Help create and mount classroom displays.
- Photocopy worksheets and prepare teaching materials.
- Supervise students during activities and, when required, cover classes for short periods in emergency situations.
- Assist younger children with personal care when necessary.
- Support literacy, numeracy, and phonics learning.
- Follow all school policies, safeguarding procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
- Basic ICT/computer skills are preferred.
- Ability to work well with children and colleagues.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
- Previous experience working with children or as a teaching assistant is preferred.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree (depending on the vacancy).
Typical Interview Questions
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why do you want to work as a Teaching Assistant?
- How would you support a child struggling with reading?
- How do you manage classroom behavior?
- Describe your experience working with children.
- How would you handle an emergency situation when supervising a class?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
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