Teaching Assistant

Chiepanks Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Cape Town is seeking a friendly and competent teacher assistant to support the lead teacher in developing lesson plans, supervising students, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills and a passion for education. Responsibilities include assisting with lesson preparation, monitoring class schedules, and documenting student progress. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to work closely with children and contribute positively to their learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In-depth knowledge of classroom activities

Compassion and self-motivation

Job description

We are currently looking for a friendly and competent teacher assistant to join our team. If you are a compassionate and self-motivated individual with a specific interest in education, we urge you to apply! In this position, you will be responsible for supervising students, developing lesson plans, preparing lesson material, and maintaining classroom tidiness.

The successful candidate must enjoy working with children and be devoted to building a nurturing and safe learning environment. To excel in this role, you must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of classroom activities and teaching methods.

Teacher Assistant Responsibilities

• Working with the lead teacher to monitor the class schedule.
• Assisting teachers with lesson preparation by getting materials ready and setting up equipment.
• Revising lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
• Ensuring the classroom environment is safe and clean.
• Overseeing students during non-classroom times including in-between classes, during lunch, and on-field excursions.
• Collaborating with lead teachers to recognize issues students are facing and recommend solutions.
• Documenting student progress and communicating with parents to keep them informed.
• Helping lead teachers to create lesson plans.
• Complying with state, school, and class rules and regulations.
• Attending all training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.