TEACHER ASSISTANT (FOUNDATION PHASE)

KENRIDGE PRIMARY
JOB VACANCY
School Governing Body Post

Teacher Assistant (Foundation Phase)
Appointment date: 1 January 2027

The role of the Educator/Teacher’s Assistant is to provide support to the educator, both in and outside the classroom. The duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Prepare the classroom for teaching and learning and ensure that teaching materials are available and ready for use.
• Hand out workbooks/textbooks to learners as and when required.
• Assist the teacher with admin including photocopying, laminating, binding and so forth.
• Oversee learners during breaks.
• Supervise group activities of learners.

Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with educators and learners
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work well within a team as well as independently
• Initiative and problem-solving skills

Requirements:

• Matric or similar NQF level 4 qualification
• Currently studying towards a B.Ed (FP)
• At least 1 year’s experience of working with children across various age groups i.e. au pair, assistant etc.
• Interest in working with children and a positive, friendly attitude
• Fully bilingual (English and Afrikaans) essential
• Highly computer literate for administrative, content creation and integration purposes
• Ability to contribute to school extracurricular activities. State extramural activities

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae
• Two written testimonials (one of which must be dated within the last 6 months)
• Two contactable references

Applications must be sent to recruitment@kenridge.org.za by no later than 30 October 2026 by 12:00.

An application does not guarantee an interview, and the school reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Kenridge Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.