Teaching Assistant
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About the Role
Piccadilly Nursery seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing environment for children under 2 years. The role involves assisting with care routines, age-appropriate activities, and maintaining hygiene standards.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, comfort, and emotional security of children at all times
- Assist with feeding, diaper changing, toileting, and nap routines following hygiene and safety standards
- Support age appropriate activities that promote sensory, physical, social, and emotional development
- Assist in setting up play areas and learning resources for infants and toddlers
- Encourage language development through songs, stories, talking, and play
- Observe children’s development and share observations with the Lead Teacher
- Follow nursery safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning toys and equipment
- Report any concerns regarding a child’s wellbeing, development, or safety to the Lead Teacher or management
- Work closely with the Lead Teacher and nursery team to ensure consistent care
- Communicate respectfully with parents regarding daily routines as directed
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities
Requirements
- Cache level 2 or diploma in child education
- Previous experience working with infants or toddlers (below 2 years) preferred
- Knowledge of EYFS (desirable)
- First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain)
- Own visa required
- ADEK approval required
- UAE teaching assistant experience: 2 years (Required)
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Job Summary
- The Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children below 2 years of age. The role focuses on meeting infants’ and young toddlers’ care needs while supporting their early development in line with the EYFS framework and nursery poli
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, comfort, and emotional security of children at all times
- Assist with feeding, diaper changing, toileting, and nap routines following hygiene and safety standards
- Respond promptly and sensitively to children’s needs, cues, and emotions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and child friendly environment
- Support age appropriate activities that promote sensory, physical, social, and emotional development
- Assist in setting up play areas and learning resources for infants and toddlers
- Encourage language development through songs, stories, talking, and play
- Observe children’s development and share observations with the Lead Teacher
- Follow nursery safeguarding, health, and safety policies at all times
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, including cleaning toys and equipment
- Report any concerns regarding a child’s wellbeing, development, or safety to the Lead Teacher or management
- Work closely with the Lead Teacher and nursery team to ensure consistent care
Requirements & Qualifications
- Previous experience working with infants or toddlers (below 2 years) preferred
- Cache level 2 or diploma in child education is MUST
- Knowledge of EYFS (desirable)
- Understanding of infant care routines and early child development
- First Aid and Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain)
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Caring, patient, and nurturing nature
- Ability to work calmly under pressure
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, flexible, and responsible
- Passion for working with very young children
Salary
- AED 2,000 AED 2,500 per month
Job Type
- Full time, Contract
Location
- MBZ City, Abu Dhabi
- In person
Application Questions
- Own visa must
- Do you have ADEK Approval
- Education: Diploma (Required)
- Experience: UAE teaching assistant: 2 years (Required)
- License/Certification: visa (own visa) (Required)
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