Group 1 Teacher Assistant

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Temporary Group 1 Teacher Assistant (part-time) at Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville to commence duties in July 2026

Vacancy Reference: 28255

Curro is seeking to appoint a preschool teacher assistant at Meridian Pinehurst in Durbanville. The role involves assisting the teacher to perform their teaching and coordinating a range of activities per the Curro curriculum and ECD guidelines for the preschool phase.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

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

Qualifications, experience and skills

• 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

Contract period is from 1 August to 30 November

Closing date: 19 June 2026.

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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