PRE-PREP TEACHER ASSISTANT
| Location | CAPETOWN, South Africa |
| Date Posted | June 20, 2023 |
| Job Type |
Contract
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| Currency | ZAR |
| Street | SOUTHAFRICA |
Description
Western Province Prep School is an independent, Anglican school for boys. We offer a balanced and holistic education in which we aim to unlock and awaken the skills and talents of our boys, by providing them with the resources to be the best that they can be. Our vision is to inspire, empower, and awaken the potential of each boy to realise his personal excellence and thereby become a solutionary for a just and sustainable world.
We are seeking an innovative, creative, dedicated, and energetic individual with the necessary skills and experience to join our dynamic staff team with immediate effect, in the following position:
PRE-PR
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities and duties include the following:
- The primary purpose is to assist the class teacher.
- Assist with medical care when they hurt themselves.
- Assist boys with daily routines – snack time, toilet issues etc.
- Accompany the boys to Phys Ed, Music, isiXhosa, Library and stay with them for the duration of each lesson.
- Support the class teacher in assisting, encouraging and guiding boys at the activity tables.
- Assist the class teacher in supporting weaker boys.
- Communicate or report findings relating to boys’ behaviour or incidents that require further attention to the teacher.
- Assist in packing away resources at the end of the day.
- Assist with tidying and cleaning up after activities.
- Assist parents and teachers on outings.
- Assist with stock taking.
- Duty as per roster of the Aftercare Department.
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Skills and Knowledge:
- It will be an advantage have at least three years’ experience in working with children.
Required Competencies:
- Composure – responds to information and situations in a self-controlled manner.
- Approachability – puts others at ease and shows receptivity to the message being delivered.
- Listening – gives attention to parents, boys, and staff, and shows an interest in their well-being.
- Maintains a positive environment.
- Adaptability – flexible style, possesses the ability to change or be changed to fit circumstances, adjusts with ease.
- Ethics and Integrity – possesses a strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical, and organisational principles.
Qualities:
- Ability to work efficiently and be very organised.
- Collaborative with an understanding of consensus decision-making.
- Must be nurturing and enjoy working with children.
Your application for this role should include the following:
- Submit a letter of motivation and your CV expressing why you believe you are suited to this role to the following address vacancies@wpps.org.z
Applying Instructions
- Applications close on Monday, 17 July 2023.
Please note that WPPS acknowledges its responsibility to play a role in redressing the inequalities and the marginalisation experienced in South Africa in line with our Transformation goals. Accordingly, our recruitment process aims to achieve reasonable progress towards diversity, eliminate unfair discrimination, and achieve equitable representation of employees from designated groups. Furthermore, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), we will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. Therefore, all reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information and be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process – by submitting your application for this position, you recognise and accept this disclaimer.