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Teacher Assistant (FTC) - SPARK Blue Downs High School (WC) - 2026

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Your applicationOpen nowTeacher Assistant (FTC) - SPARK Blue Downs High School (WC) - 2026Workable (global search) · Blue Downs, Western Cape, South Africa

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Watch our Vision Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOU0TYnNsZo

Take a tour of our Website: https://sparkschools.co.za/

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 centres
  • Participate in professional development, mentorship, check-ins and feedback sessions and ongoing instructional coaching.
  • Facilitate Coding and Robotics Lessons

Scholar 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 facilitation
  • Lunch and break supervision

Scholar Supervision and Monitoring

  • Supervise lunch and break during the instructional day
  • School patrols
  • Bathroom supervision
  • Ensure SPARK’s healthy food scheme is enforced with students by checking lunches

Character 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 inclusion

Professionalism & 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 times
  • Submit scholar data and records as required.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Fluency in English
  • Matric + NQF Level ⅘ and in progress to obtain B.Ed (SP/FET) (IsiXhosa & Afrikaans)
  • Clear criminal record

Qualities:

  • 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 remuneration
  • performance-based annual bonuses and increases
  • above average/good annual leave
  • life, disability and funeral cover
  • employee wellness support
  • educational support & study leave
  • individualized professional development, support and mentorship
  • employee discount on school fees
  • opportunities for career growth

Position Type: Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Compensation: Market Related

Locations: Blue Downs, Western Cape

  • SPARK Blue Downs High School

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

SPARK Schools may expire the posting of this advertisement at their own discretion.

Kindly note that should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

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