X21 Teacher and Class Assistant Vacancies at Eastern Cape Department of Education (Grade 10 Required)

Deadline: 31st January 2025

The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) is seeking applications from suitable candidates for 21 Teacher and Class Assistant positions. These roles offer a great opportunity to support learners, particularly those with special education needs. The application deadline is 31 January 2025.

Position Overview

• Job Title: Teacher and Class Assistant (21 Posts)
• Salary: R155,148 – R182,757 per annum (Salary Level 03)

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Grade 10 certificate or a school-leaving certificate with a testimonial from the principal.
• Prior involvement with PEYI will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on customer care.
• Willingness to take responsibility and identify learners’ needs and strengths.
• A commitment to promoting learners’ welfare and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to motivate learners and encourage participation in activities.
• Readiness to work with learners with special educational needs.
• An understanding of Public Service principles and learners’ human rights.
• A respectful and supportive attitude toward disabled learners, focusing on their talents and dignity.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of a Teacher and Class Assistant include providing comprehensive support to both learners and educators in resource classrooms, with a focus on learners facing barriers to learning. Specific responsibilities include:

Classroom and Learner Support

• Assist the Resource Class Educator with classroom organization and management of learners.
• Supervise activities and observe learner performance during lessons.
• Help with administrative tasks and preparation for lessons.
• Support learners in small groups with language development, reading activities, and perceptual skills (e.g., puzzles, motor skills, and posture exercises).
• Facilitate learning using strategies like flashcards, concrete counting activities, and other tools.

Emotional and Physical Care

• Provide emotional support by comforting and reassuring learners.
• Assist learners with physical care, such as wheelchair assistance, clothing neatness, and hygiene.
• Help prepare and serve therapeutic meals, as well as maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.

Learning Material and Classroom Maintenance

• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and storage of Learner and Teaching Support Material (LTSM).
• Encourage learners to actively participate in maintaining a tidy learning environment.

Extracurricular and General Support

• Accompany learners on excursions and participate in planned activities.
• Invigilate learners before school, during breaks, and in the playground.
• Support life orientation programs and report learner progress to the teacher.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives and other resource-building efforts.

How to Apply

Application Requirements

• Complete the new Z83 application form, which can be downloaded here.
• Attach only a detailed CV with your application.

Submission Process

• Applications must be hand-delivered to the relevant district office.
• Clearly state the reference number for the specific school on your application form.

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Important Dates

• Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Take this opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to education and support learners with special needs. Apply now to join the Eastern Cape Department of Education team!