Teacher Assistant; FTC - SPARK Blue Downs High School; WC
Job in
Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for:
SPARK Schools
Full Time, Contract
position
Listed on 2025-12-10
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Summer Seasonal, Faculty
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Teacher Assistant (FTC) - SPARK Blue Downs High School (WC) - 2026
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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high-growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools and 5 high schools and serving over 16,000 families. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools Teaching Assistants play a foundational support role in ensuring a positive and productive learning environment. They assist in creating a strong classroom culture and supporting scholar engagement. TAs gain exposure to instructional practices and help uphold SPARK Schools’ standards for behaviour, transitions, and scholar well-being.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum Delivery
Assist lead teachers in classroom routines, preparation, small group supervisions and ensuring that the learning environment is conducive to learning.Assist the lead teacher with lesson planning, creating teaching aids, and providing support during instructional activities.Observe lessons and participate in basic instructional outcomes.Support assessments and grade small tasks or homework.Participate in place-based education and implement SPARK Schools curriculum enrichment activities.Collaboration & Planning
Assist with marking and data tracking of subjects' assessments and exams.Support scholars during Personalised Learning time or in learning centresParticipate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.Facilitate Coding and Robotics LessonsScholar Progress Monitoring
Track scholar's academic performance and ensure Personalised Learning Plans are on track under the supervision of the lead teacher.Scholar project tracking and facilitationLunch and break supervisionScholar Supervision and Monitoring
Supervise lunch and break during the instructional daySchool patrolsBathroom supervisionEnsure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunchesCharacter Development & Culture Building
Engage with CQ (Character Quotient) sessions and uphold CQ standards.Uphold and promote SPARK’s behaviour management strategies and cultural values.Promote an inclusive school environment that drive diversity, equity and inclusionProfessionalism & Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.Maintain professionalism at all SPARK Schools events and engagements.Attend Saturday school events, parent meetings, and other required activities.Promote and model SPARK Schools’ vision, mission, and values.Compliance & Safety
Adhere to policies related to crisis management, child protection, anti-bullying, and health and safety.Implement directives from the Crisis Management Team.Provide support during transitions, lunch, break, and other non-instructional timesSubmit scholar data and records as required.Minimum Qualifications
Fluency in EnglishMatric + NQF Level ⅘ and in progress to obtainClear criminal recordQualities:
Grit:
Persistence through challenges.Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.Mission and Vision Alignment :
Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.Self-reflection:
Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness
Benefits
SPARK offers:
fair market linked remunerationperformance-based annual bonuses and…
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