FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHER ASSISTANT

Old School Ties; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Old School Ties in Cape Town is seeking a dedicated Foundation Phase Teacher Assistant to support early learning in a classroom setting from January 1 to December 31, 2027.

Responsibilities include supervising learners, setting up learning spaces, distributing materials, assisting with activities, and maintaining safety and classroom cleanliness while upholding the school’s ethos.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and child-centred approach.
• Interest in pursuing ECD or Foundation Phase teaching qualification.
• Ability to work under supervision and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during arrival, break times, dismissal, and transitions between activities.
• Set up and pack away learning areas, play spaces, and materials.
• Support classroom management and assist with distribution of learning materials.
• Provide individual learning support to students (guide and encourage, not complete work).
• Accompany students to specialist lessons and activities.
• Monitor bathroom routines and supervise changing for swimming.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness: sanitize tables, wash equipment, organize materials.
• Complete photocopying and administrative tasks as directed by teacher.
• Ensure student safety at all times both indoors and outdoors.
• Support the school's aims, ethos, and maintain professionalism.
• Manage daily attendance registers, message folders, homework checks, and pupil records.
• Assist with implementing daily programmes and provide individual pupil support.
• Handle administrative tasks, including photocopying, typing, worksheets, laminating and filing.
• Set up and operate instructional equipment (audio/visual aids, computers, smartboards).
• Supervise learners during bathroom breaks, outdoor activities, and out-of-class events.
• Set up outdoor activities and maintain classroom cleanliness (smartboards, erasers, tidying).
• Conduct roll calls and ensure health and safety during excursions.
• Follow the teacher's instructions and perform other tasks as qualified.
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect, inspire learning, and maintain strict confidentiality.

Job description

Job Title: Foundation Phase Teacher Assistant
Start Date: 1 January 2027
Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Job Description

Our School Governing Body invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following Teacher Assistant positions in an environment that fosters growth and opportunity.

This position is ideal for individuals passionate about early childhood education, with the view of potentially studying towards an ECD or Foundation Phase teaching qualification in the future. Candidates must demonstrate a genuine passion for working in a child-centred environment.

The position is for a one-year contract from 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2027.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise children during arrival, break times, dismissal, and transitions between activities
• Set up and pack away learning areas, play spaces, and materials
• Support classroom management and assist with distribution of learning materials
• Provide individual learning support to students (guide and encourage, not complete work)
• Accompany students to specialist lessons and activities
• Monitor bathroom routines and supervise changing for swimming
• Maintain classroom cleanliness: sanitize tables, wash equipment, organize materials
• Complete photocopying and administrative tasks as directed by teacher
• Ensure student safety at all times both indoors and outdoors
• Support the school's aims, ethos, and maintain professionalism
• Manage daily attendance registers, message folders, homework checks, and pupil records
• Assist with implementing daily programmes and provide individual pupil support
• Handle administrative tasks, including photocopying, typing, worksheets, laminating and filing
• Set up and operate instructional equipment (audio/visual aids, computers, smartboards)
• Supervise learners during bathroom breaks, outdoor activities, and out-of-class events
• Set up outdoor activities and maintain classroom cleanliness (smartboards, erasers, tidying)
• Conduct roll calls and ensure health and safety during excursions
• Follow the teacher's instructions and perform other tasks as qualified
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect, inspire learning, and maintain strict confidentiality

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements of the advertised position will not be considered. If you have not received communication from the school within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.