Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Teaching Assistant role based in Mossel Bay. We welcome candidates from every background across Western Cape who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
This Teaching Assistant role sits within the teaching jobs function in Mossel Bay. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mossel Bay team on trust, and the Teaching Assistant role will feel that from week one.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the teaching jobs group in Mossel Bay.
Based in Mossel Bay
Crucially, the role is based in Mossel Bay, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mossel Bay and the broader Western Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
The Environment
Crucially, the environment is school-based, with structured timetables, a strong focus on learner well-being and a culture of professional collaboration across phases and subjects.
Crucially, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Core Functions
- Maintain accurate mark sheets, attendance and learner profile records
- Contribute to the school’s enrichment programmes and community outreach
- Mentor student teachers and contribute to peer-learning initiatives
- Plan, prepare and deliver lessons aligned to the CAPS curriculum
- Participate in subject moderation and departmental planning meetings
Minimum Requirements
- Ability to support learners with diverse learning needs
- Relevant subject specialisation aligned to the vacancy
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Current SACE registration or proof of application
- 2+ years’ classroom experience (less for early-career roles)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.