PE Teaching Assistant

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job description

GEMS International School, Al Khail, opened in September 2013 as a premium school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme.

With a strong multicultural student and faculty of 99 nationalities, we educate our students on the importance of acceptance, communication, appreciation, and understanding. Through developing these core personal and social skills, and maintaining the GEMS Education ethos of learning, our students become true global citizens.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it's a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

PE teaching assistants must be able to swim, as part of their responsibilities may include assisting with swimming lessons and ensuring student safety during pool activities.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 as requested.
• Be responsible for covering class for short periods of time in emergency situations.
• Tidy and rearrange stock cupboards and distribute new stock.
• Take children to the toilet and change or clean them when necessary.
• Develop familiarity with relevant aspects of the curriculum, e.g., 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 workday where 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 and dotted reporting line managers or supervisors.

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Flexibility and openness to change

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.

About the Company

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