8 Teaching Assistant jobs in South Africa

Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08h30 – 12h30

An intimate Micro School is looking for an TEACHING ASSISTANT

Area: Fourways Gardens

Ages: six children aged 2 – 4 years old

Working hours: Monday – Friday: 08h30 – 12h30

Duties: A small and intimate school requires an assistant teacher for my micro school to join the team. Candidate will be responsible for preparing classrooms and materials, supporting teacher in delivering lessons, providing one-on-one and small-group instruction, supervising students during activities and breaks, assisting with record-keeping like attendance and grading, and collaborating with teachers to monitor student progress and communicate with parents.

Requirements: studying towards ECD or has recently graduated in the field

Start date: January 2026 start – permanent contract

Salary: R6000 per month (gross, before deductions)

All Au Pair Extraordinaire applicants must fill the following requirements:

*** Must have at least 12 consecutive months of formal child caring experience, excluding work done for friends and family. This experience must be within the last 2 years.

***Must have their own, reliable car and at least 18 months driving experience.

***Must have at least 2 contactable childcare references.

***Must have a clear criminal record

***Must have a passion for children

***Must have Matric

***Must have a South African ID document.

FRAUDULENT CV'S ARE PUNISHABLE BY LAW. ALL REFERENCES ARE CHECKED AND FAKE REFERENCES WILL BE UNCOVERED

For more information please contact:

Heather Dressels

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Computer Lab Teaching Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting lecturers and students in the campus computer labs. This position is integral to fostering a productive and enriching learning environment by assisting with technical guidance, facilitating hands-on instruction, and offering academic support. The Computer Lab Teaching Assistant collaborates closely with lecturers to ensure that lab activities align with course objectives and enhance the educational experience.

Academic Support: Provide one-on-one or small group academic support to students in the computer lab, focusing on course-related tasks, assignments, and projects. Offer guidance on end-user computing, software usage, programming concepts, and other course-specific topics.

Technical Assistance: Assist students and lecturers with technical issues related to the computer lab environment. Troubleshoot software and hardware problems, assist with software installations, and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly.

Instructional Assistance: Assist lecturers in delivering lab-based instruction. Help set up and configure lab equipment, distribute materials, and provide technical support during lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities.

Resource Management: Ensure that lab resources are properly maintained and available for teaching purposes. Manage the lab's inventory, including computers, peripherals, and software licenses.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of lab activities, attendance, and student progress. Prepare reports on lab usage, student performance, and any issues that require attention.

Training and Workshops: Assist in conducting training sessions or workshops for students and lecturers on the use of lab equipment, software applications, and technical tools. Develop instructional materials and guides as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification and Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar).

Proficiency in Windows operating systems.

Proficiency in MSOffice 365.

Proficiency in programming .

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot common hardware and software issues.

Knowledge of programming languages, software development tools, and relevant software applications.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide instructional support and collaborate with lecturers.

Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills to manage lab resources and maintain accurate records.

Teaching or tutoring experience in a related field is highly desirable.

Familiarity with Higher Education systems, policies, and procedures is advantageous.

STADIO is a multi-campus higher education institution with a national footprint, as well as hosting several student support centres in South Africa and Namibia. STADIO endeavours to widen access to top quality higher education and highlight the importance of equipping graduates with accredited qualifications that are recognised by industry. STADIO offers a variety of academic and career-focused undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications through both contact and distance learning modes of delivery.

STADIO is a comprehensive private higher education institution, consisting of the following academic schools:

• Administration and Management
• Architecture and Engineering
• Commerce
• Education
• Fashion
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Law
• Media and Design
• Policing and Law Enforcement

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Computer Lab Teaching Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting lecturers and students in the campus computer labs. This position is integral to fostering a productive and enriching learning environment by assisting with technical guidance, facilitating hands-on instruction, and offering academic support. The Computer Lab Teaching Assistant collaborates closely with lecturers to ensure that lab activities align with course objectives and enhance the educational experience.

• Academic Support : Provide one-on-one or small group academic support to students in the computer lab, focusing on course-related tasks, assignments, and projects. Offer guidance on end-user computing, software usage, programming concepts, and other course-specific topics.
• Technical Assistance : Assist students and lecturers with technical issues related to the computer lab environment. Troubleshoot software and hardware problems, assist with software installations, and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly.
• Instructional Assistance : Assist lecturers in delivering lab-based instruction. Help set up and configure lab equipment, distribute materials, and provide technical support during lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities.
• Resource Management : Ensure that lab resources are properly maintained and available for teaching purposes. Manage the lab's inventory, including computers, peripherals, and software licenses.
• Documentation and Reporting : Maintain detailed records of lab activities, attendance, and student progress. Prepare reports on lab usage, student performance, and any issues that require attention.
• Training and Workshops : Assist in conducting training sessions or workshops for students and lecturers on the use of lab equipment, software applications, and technical tools. Develop instructional materials and guides as needed. 

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience | Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar).
• Proficiency in Windows operating systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Proficiency in programming.

Key Attributes:

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot common hardware and software issues.
• Knowledge of programming languages, software development tools, and relevant software applications.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide instructional support and collaborate with lecturers.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills to manage lab resources and maintain accurate records.
• Teaching or tutoring experience in a related field is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Higher Education systems, policies, and procedures is advantageous.

Assumption Date:  01 January 2026

Closing date for applications:  03 October 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION: Pretoria Campus Learning Support and English Acquisition Teacher

CAMPUS: Pretoria Campus | SUPERVISOR: Pretoria Campus Principal | START DATE: 01 August 2026 |

POSTING DATE: 07 October 2025 | CLOSING DATE: 24 October 2025

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education. Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (Resilience , Mindful , Thinker , Globally Connected , Curious , Contributor ) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

___

Position overview

The Learning Support and English Acquisition Teacher will be responsible for supporting the academic and social and emotional needs of students in the Pretoria Campus. They will work directly with students who have mild to moderate learning needs or who are acquiring English within a mainstream setting. They have a caseload of students across the division. Their schedule will include pull out support and in class co-teaching in the Elementary School and/or Middle School.

They play a pivotal role in developing collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers and parents to support a diverse range of learners. The Learning Support Teacher is a key member of the Student Success Team and works with the school counselors, general education teachers and principal to identify and plan for the needs of individual students. They will work with the Pretoria and K12 Student Support Services Team to develop inclusive practices in our community and expand opportunities for our students.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Learning Support Teacher should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education/Learning Support, Masters preferred
• License or certification in Special Education/Learning Support
• License or certification in English Language Acquisition

Preferred skills and experience

• Successful experience teaching Learning Support in the Elementary and Middle School Level
• Successful Experience teaching English Language Acquisition
• Experience working with students with with a wide range of needs
• Ability to plan for Tier 3 intervention
• Experience with implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Ability to use student evaluation data to develop Individual Learning Plans
• Ability to use data on the student's English Level from the WIDA to inform instruction
• Ability to provide scaffolds and strategies to General education teachers for students with learning differences or who are acquiring English
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers and others
• Positive attitude and proven belief that all students can learn
• Ability to establish and participate in collaborative structures
• Proven ability to use learning data to explore and improve teaching and learning practices
• Successful experiences with inspiring or leading innovative practices
• Recent and relevant professional development in the field of Learning Support
• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to lead professional learning with colleagues

Performance Responsibilities:

Teachers at AISJ are expected to:

• Communicate and liaise on a regular basis with fellow team department/grade members with regards to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues including discipline, expectations and routines
• Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues to promote social and emotional awareness
• Constructively contribute to staff meetings
• Maintain up-to-date records of assessment, attendance, planning, reports, conferences, and communication with parents
• Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Establish links with the parent community to ensure that parents are kept well informed about student progress
• Act as a resource/contact/support for new staff members (i.e. curriculum, schedules, procedures)
• Participate in and, assist with, school events as required

Teacher Competencies

Planning for Learning

• Curriculum Design: Creates personalized, challenging learning sequences that build on prior knowledge while ensuring knowledge transfer and regular reflection opportunities.
• Collaborative Planning: Partners across disciplines and specialties to create cohesive learning experiences
• that connect global contexts while anticipating student needs.
• Inquiry-Based Learning: Designs flexible conceptual units that honor student choice, pace, and multiple pathways to demonstrate understanding.

Maximizing Teacher Efficacy

• Student Agency & Critical Thinking Creates self-directed learners who think critically, set goals, and drive their own learning journey.
• Research-Based Instructional Excellence Implements proven teaching strategies that adapt to individual student needs through continuous assessment and adjustment.
• Connected Learning Design Weaves together global perspectives, real-world applications, and cross-disciplinary connections to create meaningful learning experiences.
• Collaborative Leadership Builds a learning community where students develop leadership skills through structured collaboration and personalized engagement.

Reflecting as Practitioners

• Student Agency: Builds student capacity for self-assessment through modeling, tools, and targeted feedback that drives individual growth.
• Data-Informed Practice: Analyzes student achievement data to align curriculum, refine teaching strategies, and measure instructional effectiveness.
• Professional Growth: Engages in collaborative reflection and data analysis with colleagues to continuously improve teaching practices and student outcomes.

Promoting Relationships, Community, & Culture

• Builds strong community-school partnerships and actively participates in community initiatives to enrich the learning environment.
• Adapts teaching practices by staying informed of educational and societal changes while understanding each learner's unique cultural background, learning style, and needs.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that embraces diversity, challenges stereotypes, and connects
• learning to students' real-world experiences and cultural contexts.
• Fosters a growth mindset by encouraging calculated risk-taking and developing students' autonomy, personal responsibility, and ownership of learning.

All community members are expected to be committed to the AISJ Community Principles.

• We are better when we act together.
• Our differences make us stronger.
• Every voice counts.
• Every voice matters.
• Every team needs individuals.
• Every individual needs a team.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday one hundred and eighty-eight) days per school year

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please complete the electronic formplease click here. Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION

AISJ maintains robust child protection policies to ensure a safe, secure, and caring environment for our students. All employees must undergo criminal background checks, attend annual training, and sign a safeguarding agreement.

PRIVACY

By submitting your CV, you consent to AISJ processing your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, accessible atAISJ Privacy Policy, and under the Protection of Personal Information Act of 2013.

About SPARK Schools:

Watch our Vision Video:

Take a tour of our Website:

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools' vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations and Blended Learning Manager

Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools FET Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme. High School FET Learning Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Classroom and HUB support

• Provide extra support in classrooms and innovations during the learning day

Scholar support

• Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
• Behavior management of scholars
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
• School patrols
• Bathroom supervision
• Ensure SPARK's healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Achievement enrichment school program

• Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
• Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students to solve academic problems with a specific focus on mathematics
• Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.

Clubs

• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs '
• Facilitate weekly club lessons

Competencies:

• Customer orientation
• Analysis/problem solving
• Quick thinking/learning
• Team work
• Communication

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-2 years study towards an education degree, specialising in mathematics is advantageous
• Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
• Clear/clean criminal record
• Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required

SPARK Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: R7,242.00 CTC p/m

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Rivonia, Gauteng

• SPARK Riversands High School

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company's Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

About SPARK Schools:
Watch our Vision Video:

Take a tour of our Website:

SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa's first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools' vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven, entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 18,000 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To:
School Operations and Blended Learning Manager

Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools FET Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme. High School FET Learning Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety.

Responsibilities:
Classroom and HUB support

• Provide extra support in classrooms and innovations during the learning day

Scholar support

• Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
• Behavior management of scholars
• Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

• Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
• School patrols
• Bathroom supervision
• Ensure SPARK's healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Achievement enrichment school program

• Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
• Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
• Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively
• Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students to solve academic problems with a specific focus on mathematics
• Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.

Clubs

• Use SPARK culture and behaviour management strategies to manage clubs '
• Facilitate weekly club lessons

Competencies:

• Customer orientation
• Analysis/problem solving
• Quick thinking/learning
• Team work
• Communication

Requirements
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-2 years study towards an education degree, specialising in mathematics is advantageous
• Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
• Clear/clean criminal record
• Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required

SPARK Values:
Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness

Benefits
SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration
• performance-based annual bonuses and increases
• above average/good annual leave
• life, disability and funeral cover
• employee wellness support
• educational support & study leave
• individualised professional development, support and mentorship
• employee discount on school fees
• opportunities for career growth

Compensation:
R7,242.00 CTC p/m

Position Type:
Full Time

Location:
Rivonia, Gauteng

• SPARK Rivonia High School

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company's Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK Schools Encourages Persons With Disabilities To Apply.
SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.
Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

ASSISTANT TEACHER REQUIRED WITH LEVEL 5 EDUCARE

Based in the Kuilsriver /Soneike area.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Well-presented and have a positive attitude
• Have a passion for working with children.
• Patient with a kind yet firm personality
• Be proficient in English and Afrikaans
• Can work independently and in a team
• Good knowledge of early childhood development and age- appropriate activities
• Previous experience working with children
• A clear criminal record with police clearance
• Tertiary qualification (preferably Level 5 Educare)
• Have own/reliable transport
• References from previous employer

Working hours are 07:30 till 18:00

Please apply via this link only and ensure that you have uploaded your CV, qualifications and references as well as answered all the questions - incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 6 months

Application Question(s):

• Please advise on your salary expectations per month.
• What makes you an ideal candidate for this position?

Education:

• Certificate (Required)

Experience:

• Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English and Afrikaans (Required)

Work Location: In person