Teaching Assistant - Early Years Nursery

About the role

Art Village Nursery, a Reggio Emilia-inspired early years setting acquired by HEI UAE in August 2024, is looking for a Teaching Assistant. The assistant supports the classroom teacher in daily activities and helps children learn, grow and stay safe in a nurturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher and support children's physical, socio-emotional and language development through varied activities and supervision
• Ensure children's safety at all times and follow safeguarding and positive behaviour management policies
• Encourage exploration with materials and resources, teach basic hygiene, eating habits and social skills, and adapt teaching to each child's needs
• Prepare materials and activities, follow the class timetable and agreed cleaning rota, and organize and label displays
• Carry out daily risk assessments, supervise indoor and outdoor play, and identify children with possible health or developmental concerns
• Confer with colleagues to plan weekly activities, attend staff meetings and training, and take part in teamwork
• Use classroom supplies cost-effectively, report losses or damage, and build positive relationships with children, parents and staff

Required profile

• At least a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree in Education or English/Arabic is desired
• Minimum 1 year of experience; 2-3 years desired
• Knowledge of early childhood education and care, child safety protocols and classroom management
• Desired: full proficiency in English, emotional intelligence and proactive communication