Teacher's Assistant

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Constantia is located in the beautiful Constantia Valley, opposite the award winning Steenberg vineyard and golf estate. Welcoming children from Stage 1 to Grade 12, we are a top performing IEB school that excels in equipping our students to thrive after school. We nurture individuality, talent and self-assurance in a secure, relaxed, self-disciplined environment. Our school is fully equipped with a variety of premium academic, cultural and sporting facilities that promote student success.

ROLE SUMMARY:

To adopt a holistic view to students 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 students to achieve their full potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work alongside the teacher, to ensure the lessons are of a high standard
• Work alongside the teacher, to ensure the classroom environment in inviting
• Establish a teaching environment that is nurturing, and which promotes engaged learning.
• Behave in a professional manner with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and students’ homework.
• Be open to continuously develop ones teaching through personal and school wide professional development.
• Assist with the Holiday Care programme
• Produce resources of a high standard for students.
• Respond to e-mails and telephone messages from parents within 24 hours.
• Show loyalty to all facets of Reddam House.
• Attend all special occasions at the discretion of the relevant Head.
• The post holder is required to undertake any other reasonable tasks that the School Head/line manager determine.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Able to set clear expectations and stretching goals
• Team player, who is willing to work with colleagues
• An understanding of young children
• Ability to judge learning effectiveness
• Excellent preparation and planning, alongside the teacher
• Genuine care and attention for the highest standards of student welfare
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with students in an Early learning School
• Previous experience in a school environment
• Relevant ECD certificate
• Appropriate right to work.

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.