Curro

a Group 1 Teacher Assistant Permanent

31145-28255 Academic 19 Jun 2026
Curro Cape Town Northern
Market related
Detail Information
Job Summary
Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher assistant at Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville. The role involves assisting the teahcer to teach and coordinating a range of activities as per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase.
Job Description

Assist the teacher to: 

  • Perform teaching duties, including planning and overseeing activities (inside and outside the classroom), mealtimes, hygiene, break times, sleep time, teaching materials and concerts
  • Plan and manage administration, including lesson planning and assessment of outcomes, record-keeping, parent and learner meetings, overseeing student teachers and leading assemblies when required
  • Manage the classroom, including classroom design and set-up for optimal performance, disciplinary rules and communication with learners and parents
  • Observe and record learner behaviour daily and manage feedback to parents and management as well as problem areas
  • Plan and manage extramural activities and aftercare, including homework
Key Skills / Requirements
  • Diploma in ECD or an equivalent (minimum NQF level 6)
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as an ECD assistant
  • Knowledge of the CAPS curriculum
  • Proven facilitation, problem-solving and report-writing skills  
  • Excellent communication, organisational and planning skills
  • Willing and able to work extended hours
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SACE-registered
  • Clear criminal record

This is a permanent position