Learning Support Teacher

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rata salary

Flexible hours

Professional development

Supportive environment

Impact on students

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Teacher to join our Mossel Bay academic team on a part-time basis. You will provide targeted academic assistance to students, working with teachers, parents and specialists to tailor interventions.

The role emphasizes patient, adaptable instruction, detailed progress records, and collaboration to align support with classroom learning. A pro-rata salary, flexible hours, and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification and experience in learning support or remedial education.
• Understanding of various learning difficulties and effective intervention methodologies.
• Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify students requiring additional learning support through observation and assessment.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention programs and individualized learning strategies.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students needing academic assistance.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure consistency between support sessions and classroom learning.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress, intervention strategies, and communication with stakeholders.
• Advocate for students' needs within the school environment.

Education

Teaching qualification in learning support or remedial education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated and adaptable Learning Support Teacher to join their academic team on a part-time basis in Mossel Bay . This role focuses on providing targeted academic assistance to students who require additional support to achieve their learning goals. You will work closely with classroom teachers, parents, and specialists to develop and implement effective intervention strategies. The ideal candidate is patient, understanding, and skilled in identifying and addressing diverse learning needs, creating a positive and empowering learning experience for each student. This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to student success in a supportive school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify students requiring additional learning support through observation and assessment.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention programs and individualized learning strategies.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction to students needing academic assistance.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure consistency between support sessions and classroom learning.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress, intervention strategies, and communication with stakeholders.
• Advocate for students' needs within the school environment.

Requirements

• A relevant teaching qualification and experience in learning support or remedial education.
• Understanding of various learning difficulties and effective intervention methodologies.
• Excellent assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Competitive pro-rata salary based on hours worked.
• Flexible part-time working schedule.
• Professional development opportunities in learning support.
• Supportive and collaborative school environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on student academic achievement.