FOUNDATION PHASE CLASSROOM FACILITATOR

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Pinelands is seeking an entry-level Foundation Phase facilitator to support daily lessons and help young scholars develop literacy and numeracy skills. This role is ideal for school leavers or students who love working with children and are starting in January 2027.

You will work with an experienced teacher, coaching and guiding you while you learn on the job. Reliable transport and a passion for education are important for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Studying towards a BEd Foundation Phase or similar (distance or part-time study is a plus).
• Experience with young children (aftercare, tutoring, holiday clubs) is helpful.
• Patient, caring, reliable and organised, and comfortable with computers.
• No formal teaching experience needed. We'll coach you.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with daily lessons, and help individual scholars and small groups with literacy and numeracy.
• Help scholars who need extra support or have learning barriers.
• Keep routines, transitions and behaviour positive and on track.
• Supervise and care for scholars during activities and breaks, and report any concerns to the teacher.
• Handle classroom admin: attendance, photocopying, filing, resources and stationery.
• Live the Apex values: Grit, Responsibility, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Authenticity.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Organised

Computer literacy

Experience with young children

Education

Matric

BEd Foundation Phase (distance/part-time)

Job description

Apex Pinelands | Entry-Level | Start: January 2027

Student teacher or recent school leaver who loves working with young children? Join our Foundation Phase team and help our youngest scholars build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and confidence, alongside an experienced teacher.

What you'll do

• Support the teacher with daily lessons, and help individual scholars and small groups with literacy and numeracy.
• Help scholars who need extra support or have learning barriers.
• Keep routines, transitions and behaviour positive and on track.
• Supervise and care for scholars during activities and breaks, and report any concerns to the teacher.
• Handle classroom admin: attendance, photocopying, filing, resources and stationery.
• Live the Apex values: Grit, Responsibility, Compassion, Excellence, Integrity and Authenticity.

Who we're looking for

• Matric (required).
• Studying towards a BEd (Foundation Phase) or similar (distance or part-time study is a plus).
• Experience with young children (aftercare, tutoring, holiday clubs) is helpful.
• Patient, caring, reliable and organised, and comfortable with computers.

No formal teaching experience needed. We'll coach you.

Practical bits

• Based at Apex Pinelands, Conradie Park, Pinelands.
• Reliable transport required.
• Criminal record and National Child Protection Register checks apply.

Subject line: 2027 Foundation Phase Facilitator Application
Applications close: 17 November 2026