Upper Primary Teacher Assistant and Aftercare Assistant

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CAPE TOWN

The International School of Cape Town (ISCT) is one of the oldest Cambridge schools in the country, offering the Cambridge curriculum from Early Years to High School and A level, since 1998. The school prides itself on consistently producing excellent academic results in a warm and supportive environment, incorporating the latest in teaching skills and technological innovation. Although our student body is 80% South African, we have representatives from over 35 countries, offering a rich diversity of cultures and nationalities and equipping our alumni to be successful and adaptable global citizens.

Upper Primary Teacher Assistant and Aftercare Assistant

Commencing January 2027

The International School of Cape Town is seeking a dedicated, caring and organised Upper Primary Teacher Assistant, who will also support the school’s aftercare programme. Teacher Assistants help create a positive learning environment by supporting teachers and learners in the classroom. Aftercare Assistants help provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for learners outside of the school day.

Working Hours

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday position. The working day finishes at 3:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays, and at 5:00pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to cover aftercare.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the teacher with classroom activities and resources, and assist learners individually or in small groups under the teacher’s guidance.

• Help provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment, following the school’s relevant policies and safeguarding procedures.

• Supervise learners during the school day, including breaks, trips and aftercare.

• Assist with the day-to-day running of the classroom and aftercare, and share relevant learner concerns with the teacher.

• Contribute to wider school activities and reasonable cover arrangements, including occasional classroom cover, extracurricular duties and aftercare cover when needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience working in a school environment

• Experience supporting learning in an upper primary classroom

• Previous aftercare experience

• Availability to work until 5:00 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays,

• Matric/Grade 12

Advantageous

• First aid certificate

• Confidence with classroom technology

• Strong communication skills with learners, colleagues, parents and guardians

• Higher Certificate in Education

Employment Equity

In line with ISCT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups; however, all applications will be considered.

If this position is of interest to you, please fill in the online Google form found here.

Child Protection and Safe Recruitment Practice

The International School of Cape Town is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of children and young people and expects the same commitment from all its employees. Any appointment will be subject to the school’s safe-recruitment and pre-employment verification requirements.

Mandatory Application Documents

To be considered for shortlisting, applicants must upload the following through the Google application form by the closing date:

• A police criminal-record clearance issued within the preceding six months by the country of current or most recent employment.

• Certified copies of all relevant academic and teaching qualifications.

• A current permanent SACE registration certificate reflecting the registration number.

• A colour copy of an identity document or passport is required

• For non-South African citizens, a valid work visa is required, authorising employment at ISCT.

These requirements are non-negotiable. Incomplete applications will not be shortlisted, and all submitted documents, qualifications and registrations will be verified.

Pre-interview Requirements

Before an interview is confirmed, ISCT will conduct employment and reference checks with the applicant’s current or most recent direct supervisor and a previous direct supervisor. Referees may not be related to the applicant. Only candidates whose employment history and references are satisfactorily verified will proceed to interview.

Pre-employment Requirements

Before an appointment is finalised, the preferred candidate must provide:

• National Register for Sex Offenders and Child Protection Register clearances.

• Proof of current residential address.

• A South African Revenue Service personal income tax number.

• Full disclosure of any relevant or material information that may reasonably affect ISCT’s appointment decision.

• Any additional documentation reasonably required for safeguarding, verification and onboarding.

No appointment will be finalised until all safeguarding and pre-employment requirements have been satisfactorily met.

ISCT reserves the right not to fill the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not received a response within 15 working days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

ISCT will process applicants’ personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act for recruitment, selection, verification and reporting purposes. Reasonable measures will be taken to maintain confidentiality, and application records will be securely destroyed after six months, subject to applicable legal or operational retention requirements. By applying, applicants consent to the processing of their personal information for these purposes.

All employees are bound by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the South African Council for Educators Code of Professional Ethics.