Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support
Posted date [2026-07-27]
(ID: 48695)
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GEMS Education is one of the largest and most respected private K-12 education providers in the world, with deep roots in the UAE since 1959. A trusted name in international education, GEMS operates over 47 schools across the Middle East and North Africa, offering a diverse range of British, American, IB, and Indian curricula to more than 115,000 students. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation in teaching, and world-class learning environments, GEMS Education empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential. Its inclusive and purpose-driven culture supports passionate educators in delivering impactful, future-focused education. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, school leader, or education professional, GEMS Education offers dynamic career growth, continuous professional development, and the chance to be part of a legacy that’s transforming lives through learning.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Teaching Assistant - Classroom SupportJob Snapshot
Role: Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Education
Function: Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional
Experience: Previous experience supporting children is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support in Dubai, UAE is an Education opportunity exclusively for UAE Nationals holding a family book. GEMS Royal Dubai School is hiring a dependable classroom support professional to assist teachers, guide students aged 3 to 12 and contribute to safe, organised and inclusive British curriculum classrooms.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional
Salary: 4000-6500
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: UAE National with family book
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Teaching Assistant - Classroom Support will work across different year groups to help teachers deliver effective lessons
and maintain productive learning environments. The role supports students during classroom activities, reading sessions, transitions and break periods while ensuring that learning materials and classroom spaces are ready for daily instruction.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist teachers during lessons across British curriculum classrooms.
* Provide practical learning support to students between 3 and 12 years of age.
* Help students understand instructions and complete assigned classroom activities.
* Work with individuals and small groups requiring additional guidance.
* Support reading groups and encourage confidence, fluency and comprehension.
* Prepare classroom materials, learning resources and equipment before lessons.
* Arrange classroom spaces according to the requirements of each activity.
* Help maintain orderly, welcoming and age-appropriate learning environments.
* Escort children safely between classrooms and other school facilities.
* Supervise students during classroom transitions and scheduled activities.
* Participate in break duties and support safe student behaviour.
* Reinforce classroom routines and teacher expectations consistently.
* Observe student participation and communicate relevant concerns to the class teacher.
* Support children with basic literacy and numeracy activities.
* Assist with the use of computers and digital classroom resources.
* Help organise books, stationery, displays and teaching materials.
* Encourage students to participate respectfully in individual and group work.
* Promote positive relationships and inclusive behaviour among students.
* Follow safeguarding, health and safety and child protection procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders.
* Attend relevant meetings, briefings and training sessions.
* Contribute to school events and activities when requested.
* Complete other reasonable classroom support duties assigned by school management.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum High School Diploma.
* UAE National holding a valid family book.
* Good written and spoken English.
* Ability to understand lessons delivered mainly in English.
* Good basic mathematics skills.
* Comfortable using a computer and standard digital tools.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Patient and supportive approach when working with children.
* Confidence assisting students across different age groups.
* Clear communication and attentive listening skills.
* Responsible approach to student safety and supervision.
* Ability to follow teacher instructions and established school procedures.
* Organised and reliable during busy classroom routines.
* Willingness to support reading groups, lesson preparation and break duties.
* Professional commitment to student welfare and inclusive education.
Skills Set
* Classroom assistance
* Student learning support
* Early years support
* Primary classroom support
* Reading group assistance
* Basic literacy support
* Basic numeracy support
* Classroom preparation
* Learning resource organisation
* Student supervision
* Break duty
* Classroom transitions
* Behaviour support
* British curriculum support
* Child safeguarding
* Team collaboration
* English communication
* Computer literacy
* Student engagement
* Inclusive education
* Teacher assistance
* Classroom organisation
* Confidentiality
* Time management
Why Join Us
This opportunity enables UAE Nationals to build practical experience within Dubai\'s established Education sector while supporting children across early years and primary classrooms. The role provides exposure to British curriculum teaching, collaborative school operations and direct student support in a structured learning environment. Working hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, with an 11:45 AM finish on Friday during the school term.
About the Company
GEMS Royal Dubai School is part of the GEMS Education network and delivers a British curriculum within a supportive international school environment. The school brings together qualified educators and classroom support teams to promote student achievement, personal development and safe learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist teachers during lessons across British curriculum classrooms.
* Provide practical learning support to students between 3 and 12 years of age.
* Help students understand instructions and complete assigned classroom activities.
* Work with individuals and small groups requiring additional guidance.
* Support reading groups and encourage confidence, fluency and comprehension.
* Prepare classroom materials, learning resources and equipment before lessons.
* Arrange classroom spaces according to the requirements of each activity.
* Help maintain orderly, welcoming and age-appropriate learning environments.
* Escort children safely between classrooms and other school facilities.
* Supervise students during classroom transitions and scheduled activities.
* Participate in break duties and support safe student behaviour.
* Reinforce classroom routines and teacher expectations consistently.
* Observe student participation and communicate relevant concerns to the class teacher.
* Support children with basic literacy and numeracy activities.
* Assist with the use of computers and digital classroom resources.
* Help organise books, stationery, displays and teaching materials.
* Encourage students to participate respectfully in individual and group work.
* Promote positive relationships and inclusive behaviour among students.
* Follow safeguarding, health and safety and child protection procedures.
* Maintain confidentiality regarding students and school matters.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants and school leaders.
* Attend relevant meetings, briefings and training sessions.
* Contribute to school events and activities when requested.
* Complete other reasonable classroom support duties assigned by school management.
Ideal Profile
* Minimum High School Diploma.
* UAE National holding a valid family book.
* Good written and spoken English.
* Ability to understand lessons delivered mainly in English.
* Good basic mathematics skills.
* Comfortable using a computer and standard digital tools.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Patient and supportive approach when working with children.
* Confidence assisting students across different age groups.
* Clear communication and attentive listening skills.
* Responsible approach to student safety and supervision.
* Ability to follow teacher instructions and established school procedures.
* Organised and reliable during busy classroom routines.
* Willingness to support reading groups, lesson preparation and break duties.
* Professional commitment to student welfare and inclusive education.
Skills Set
* Classroom assistance
* Student learning support
* Early years support
* Primary classroom support
* Reading group assistance
* Basic literacy support
* Basic numeracy support
* Classroom preparation
* Learning resource organisation
* Student supervision
* Break duty
* Classroom transitions
* Behaviour support
* British curriculum support
* Child safeguarding
* Team collaboration
* English communication
* Computer literacy
* Student engagement
* Inclusive education
* Teacher assistance
* Classroom organisation
* Confidentiality
* Time management
Why Join Us
This opportunity enables UAE Nationals to build practical experience within Dubai\'s established Education sector while supporting children across early years and primary classrooms. The role provides exposure to British curriculum teaching, collaborative school operations and direct student support in a structured learning environment. Working hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Monday to Thursday, with an 11:45 AM finish on Friday during the school term.
About the Company
GEMS Royal Dubai School is part of the GEMS Education network and delivers a British curriculum within a supportive international school environment. The school brings together qualified educators and classroom support teams to promote student achievement, personal development and safe learning experiences.
