Stage 1 Teaching Assistant (age: 1 turning 2)

OUR SCHOOL:

Reddam House Durbanville offers a co-educational, non-denominational, premier, private school environment recognizing, nurturing and developing the individuality of each student placed in our care and encouraging students to maximize their potential. Our school offers a dual curriculum, offering both Cambridge Assessment International and IEB education. 

Reddam House Durbanville offers a holistic, innovative educational experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence.

We offer a premium education from 18 months to 19 years old, in the A Level post matric programme. Ideally located in Durbanville, Reddam House Durbanville seamlessly blends Boarding and Day schooling and takes pride in a bespoke learning approach, safeguarding and dedicated pastoral care.

We provide premium education from 1 – 2 years old to A Levels as a post-matric option, to families living in the leafy suburbs of Durbanville, Vredekloof, Welgedacht, Plattekloof, Blouberg, Tableview, West Beach, Melkbos, Kanonberg & Welgemoed.

We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa & neighbouring countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Mauritius.

https://www.durbanville.reddamhouse.com/

ROLE SUMMARY:

• To adopt a holistic view to children in their care, promoting the general progress and well-being of individuals and of any class or group assigned to them.
• To create a positive learning environment and motivate children to achieve their full potential

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom Duties

Holding duty

Toilet routine (whenever a child needs)

Change children

Clean children during toilet visits

Change nappies (Stage 1 and 2 children)

Help during table activities:

Help set up

Help put on aprons

Help write names

Help children wash hands

Clean up after activities

Mix paint

Fill glue jars

Wash materials (brushes etc.)

Cut templates, collage cutting etc.

Tidy the home corner (what children can’t do, fold etc.)

Put out and pack up the snack mat

Tidy lockers and shelves at the end of each day

Clean art trolley

Help put up pictures

Playground set ups

Help pack bags

Pack away books and puzzles

Extra Mural duties

Keep Wendy Houses tidy

Aftercare Duties

Set up playground

Wash dishes

Watch children in playground

Feed children

Change children

Toilet routine

Watch the gate

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills and Previous Experience:

• Good with children
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills and strong team orientation

Qualifications and Accreditations:

• Matric
• Appropriate right to work

Personal Competencies and Attributes:

• An unwavering commitment to the development of children
• A demonstrable passion for the profession
• Excellent organizational skills
• A positive attitude to change
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• A continuous improvement mindset

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.