TEACHER ASSISTANT (GRADE 2): TERM 1 2027

Old School Ties; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 89.000 - 112.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sweet Valley Primary School in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Teacher Assistant (Grade 2) for Term 1, 2027. Applicants should have 2–3 years' Foundation Phase experience and a relevant qualification to support the Grade 2 team.

The role involves helping with early reading, writing and numeracy, supporting learners in small groups, and assisting the class teacher with daily routines and classroom activities. Commitment to engaging, hands-on learning is essential.

Formación

• 2–3 years working with Foundation Phase children.
• Relevant qualification for a teaching assistant role.
• Ability to support learners in small groups in reading, writing and numeracy.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage daily routines.

Responsabilidades

• Support learners in small groups with early reading, writing and numeracy.
• Assist the class teacher as required.
• Help with general classroom duties and routines.
• Contribute to engaging, hands-on learning activities.

Conocimientos

Foundation Phase experience

Small group support

Reading support

Numeracy support

Organised & proactive

Flexible duties

Patient & energetic

Educación

Foundation Phase qualification

Descripción del empleo

TEACHER ASSISTANT (GRADE 2): TERM 1 2027

TEACHER ASSISTANT (GRADE 2): TERM 1 2027

We invite suitably qualified and experienced (at least 2-3 years working with children in a Foundation Phase environment) teacher assistants with a relevant qualification to apply to join our Grade 2 team from the first term of 2027.

Prospective candidates should demonstrate the following proficiencies:

• prior experience as a Foundation Phase teaching assistant is preferred


• a genuine love for and understanding of young children and how they learn


• the ability to support learners in small groups with early reading, writing and numeracy, under the guidance of the class teacher


• organised and proactive, able to anticipate classroom needs and support smooth functioning of daily routines


• flexibility to assist with general classroom duties and routines as required


• patient, creative and energetic, able to contribute to engaging, hands-on learning activities.

Sweet Valley Primary School encourages employment equity within its staffing complement.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard from the school by 14 November 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Sweet Valley Primary, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information, which will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Saturday 07 November 2026