Primary School Teacher Assistant – Temporary
Company: SPARK Schools
Position: Primary School Teacher Assistant
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Johannesburg Region, Gauteng
Work Model: On-site
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
Remuneration: R12,699 CTC per month
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a social-impact organisation transforming education in South Africa through an innovative blended-learning model. The organisation combines classroom teaching with technology-enabled learning to improve scholar achievement and provide teachers with tools to support individual learning needs.
SPARK Schools operates a growing network of primary and high schools and promotes a culture built around Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness.
Job Purpose
SPARK Schools is looking for Primary School Teacher Assistants to join its Johannesburg Region schools on a temporary basis.
Teacher Assistants are developing educators who work alongside mentor teachers to support classroom instruction, scholar achievement and a positive learning environment. The role provides practical teaching exposure while helping candidates develop their content knowledge, teaching ability and classroom-management skills.
The successful candidate will assist with lessons, assessments, scholar interventions, data tracking, technology-based learning and extracurricular activities.
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Support
- Co-plan and co-teach in-person and distance-learning lessons.
- Facilitate intervention and acceleration sessions.
- Teach selected lessons under mentor guidance.
- Assist with assessments, marking and homework.
- Facilitate academic, club and enrichment lessons.
- Support Project-Based Learning activities.
- Use data to help personalise learning.
- Support differentiated instruction through technology.
- Assist with coding and robotics lessons.
Planning & Collaboration
- Assist with marking assessments and examinations.
- Track subject and scholar data.
- Provide administrative support to teachers.
- Participate in professional development, mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Attend check-ins and feedback sessions.
Scholar Progress Monitoring
- Track academic performance and help ensure Personalised Learning Plans remain on track.
- Analyse scholar data and assist with data-driven interventions.
- Monitor scholar engagement with the Innovation HUB and online learning programmes.
- Help students use educational software and computer programmes.
- Report damaged hardware and complete relevant incident reports.
- Conduct individual intervention sessions for scholars requiring additional support.
Enrichment & After-School Activities
- Supervise scholars during after-school programmes.
- Facilitate structured activities and play.
- Ensure programme resources are used responsibly.
- Participate in school events and enrichment activities.
Character Development & Culture
Teacher Assistants are expected to support SPARK’s culture by:
- Participating in Character Quotient (CQ) sessions.
- Promoting positive behaviour-management strategies.
- Supporting an inclusive environment focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Participating in activities that promote SPARK’s values and culture.
Professionalism & Stakeholder Engagement
- Communicate professionally with teachers, families and other stakeholders.
- Attend parent meetings and Saturday school events when required.
- Participate in school activities and events.
- Represent SPARK Schools professionally.
- Promote the organisation’s vision, mission and values.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow child-protection, anti-bullying, crisis-management and health-and-safety policies.
- Support scholars during transitions, lunch, breaks and other non-instructional periods.
- Follow operational procedures and instructions.
- Provide administrative support when required.
- Submit scholar information and records accurately.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 certificate.
- English language fluency.
- Police Clearance Certificate.
- Be studying part-time toward a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Intermediate or Senior Phase, currently in 3rd or 4th year.
- A desire to become a qualified teacher.
- Provisional SACE registration.
Experience & Skills
Previous experience working with or managing primary school-aged children is required.
Candidates should also have:
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to learn new technology.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- A passion for education and working with children.
- A willingness to learn from experienced teachers.
- A strong work ethic and commitment to scholar achievement.
- The ability to work in a technology-driven, fast-paced environment.
- A passion for transformational education.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who is already working toward becoming a qualified teacher and wants practical classroom experience while completing their studies.
You should be passionate about helping children learn, comfortable working collaboratively and committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Remuneration: R12,699 CTC per month
SPARK Schools offers benefits that may include:
- Market-linked remuneration.
- Performance-based annual bonuses and increases.
- Good annual leave.
- Life, disability and funeral cover.
- Employee wellness support.
- Educational support and study leave.
- Individualised professional development and mentorship.
- Employee discounts on school fees.
- Career growth opportunities.
Employment Details
Position: Primary School Teacher Assistant
Region: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Model: On-site
Salary: R12,699 CTC per month
Reports To: Principal or Assistant Principal
SPARK Schools is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities to apply. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity goals and targets.
SPARK Schools may expire the advertisement at its discretion. Applicants who have not received feedback within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.