Teacher's Assistant

The purpose of this role is to provide employees working in a remote environment with access to a safe space where their children can interact, play, and learn.

The programme currently supports children aged 2 to 13 years. Its aim is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where children can reach their full cognitive, emotional, social, and physical potential.

The curriculum adopts an eclectic approach, using CAPS as a guideline and aligning with South African Department of Education standards.

The Private Game Lodge Teacher’s Assistant will be responsible for the following key areas:

• Assist with all essential classroom requirements, including Occupational Health and Safety and administrative duties.

• For children aged 5 and above: deliver structured lessons appropriate to their age group in an engaging and constructive manner.

• For children aged 2 to 4: design and oversee developmental and educational activities.

• Assist with lesson planning and classroom activities.

• Support classroom administration and daily preparation tasks.

• Support structured learning activities and developmental play-based learning.

• Maintain a safe, stimulating, and organised learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.

• Collaborate effectively with teachers, management, and lodge departments when necessary.

• Support the monitoring and observation of children’s development under the guidance of teachers.

• Participate in training, mentoring, and development opportunities.

• Support extracurricular and enrichment activities where necessary.

• Uphold professionalism, integrity, and discretion at all times.

• Plan and implement extracurricular activities with the support of the lodge, such as sports, game drives, and outings.

• Be willing to grow with the children’s teaching needs up to Grade 10, ages 13 to 15.

• Keep an orderly and organised learning environment, both outdoors and indoors.

• Demonstrate good social and observational skills.

• Work well as part of a team.

• Exercise integrity and discretion at all times.

• Experience teaching at well-recognised pre-primary or primary schools.

• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience, of which 1 to 2 years may be as a trainee.

• Enrolled in, planning to enrol for, or completed a BEd, PGCE, Honours, relevant ECD qualification, or similar studies.

• Candidates seeking practical teaching experience would be beneficial.

• Passionate about working with young children.

• Able to work cooperatively within a professional team environment.

• Previous experience working with children would be advantageous.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Strong values, self-motivated, responsible, and driven.

• Ability to work independently and show initiative.

• Positive, flexible, and adaptable personality.

• Good computer literacy.

• Code 8 or Code 10 driver’s licence.

• Professional Driving Permit would be beneficial.