Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Teaching Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in East London. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Teaching Assistant is needed to support operations in East London. The role forms part of how the business keeps its teaching jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Teaching Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the teaching jobs side of the business inside out. The East London group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The teaching jobs space in East London offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every East London team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Core Functions
- Integrate technology and active-learning strategies into lessons
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Foster a safe, inclusive and disciplined classroom environment
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on learner progress
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
- Manage classroom resources, learner materials and digital platforms
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
Who We’re Looking For
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Working knowledge of the CAPS curriculum and assessment policies
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner well-being
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or PGCE in the relevant phase
- Empathy, patience and a genuine love of teaching
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.