Teaching Assistants (LSAs) at JESS play a vital role in supporting students’ learning and development, collaborating closely with teachers and inclusion staff to ensure high standards of education, wellbeing, and inclusion. The role also supports classroom preparation, curriculum delivery, and student supervision.
Work with individual students or small groups under teacher direction
Support access to lessons through clarification and adapted resources
Assist students with learning differences or special educational needs
Encourage independence and give timely feedback
Ensure safety, behavior standards, and a tidy learning environment
Provide personal care support if needed
Assist in preparing and organizing classroom materials
Record observations and communicate student progress
Collaborate in lesson support and planning
Deliver targeted support sessions
Help organize teaching resources
Support data collection and analysis
Use assistive technologies and provide exam access assistance where needed
Promote and safeguard student welfare
Follow child protection procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer
Encourage positive peer interactions
Attend school events, training, and meetings
Supervise students during breaks, trips, and special events
Communicate appropriately with parents when necessary
Follow JESS and Ministry of Education codes of conduct
Preferably CACHE Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Recent classroom-based experience in a school setting
Passion for education and inclusion
Must be locally available in Dubai with valid spouse sponsorship
Complete the JESS Dubai Application Form 2025
Upload the completed form along with a detailed CV
Incomplete applications will not be considered
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