EYFS Teaching Assistant

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’ .

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger; ensuring they get an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

About Repton School Dubai

Repton Dubai is a prominent international school in the heart of Dubai and one of the few schools in Dubai to boast an Outstanding rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Board since 2014. One of the few genuinely international schools in the Gulf Region, Repton Dubai combines the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, from Early Years through Junior School and into Senior School. It embraces the challenges and opportunities of the International Diploma, A Levels or IB in the Sixth Form.

Set in the largest, most spectacular school campus in the Middle-East, and almost uniquely in Dubai offering a dynamic boarding experience in addition to day school, Repton pupils from ages 3-18 benefit from facilities, resources and a classroom and sporting experience that is the envy of their peers.

Our mission is ‘the rigorous pursuit of excellence, inside and outside the classroom, combined with a passionate concern for the wellbeing of each individual’ .

Role and Responsibilities

Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of teaching and learning opportunities

Prepare the classroom and resources for lessons

Support all groups of students to raise attainment and progress both individually and in groups

Observe student performance and report on observations to the teacher

Facilitate learning through play

Work in collaboration and communicate with parents

Assist with excursions and events such as Sports Day

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or higher (Level 6 QFEmirates) in one of the following:

Education or Early Childhood Education

Any other discipline, provided the applicant also holds a Level 3 QFEmirates certification in Early Childhood Education

Experience

At least one year of recent experience as a teacher in Arabic or early childhood setting

Skills

Excellent command of English and Arabic language

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint strong candidates before the official closing date, and therefore we encourage candidates to apply early in the process.

Cognita is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to detailed and enhanced pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks for all countries lived in, qualification checks, employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment, and satisfactory reference checks for all employment in the last 5 years.