CLOSING DATE : 22/09/2023
TEACHER AIDES/THERAPY ASSISTANTS (shift working system applicable)
(Deaf Teaching Assistants for 4 Schools for the Deaf: Efata, Sive, St Thomas and Reuben Birin)
Salary Notch: R147 036 per annum (Salary level 3)
REQUIREMENTS AND KEY COMPETENCES: A grade 10 or school leaving certificate and testimonial from
principal, Proof of being part of PEYI will be an advantage Good communication skills and Good Customer Care,
Acceptance of responsibility and be able to identify learner needs and strengths, Promote welfare of learners and
their rights to learn, Create opportunities for learners to participate in activities, Ability to learn and motivate learners
to build self-esteem, Willingness to work with learners with special education needs (disabled learners), An
understanding of learners human rights, An understanding Public Service principles, Be able to identify positive
aspects or talents of the disabled learners, Treat the disabled learners with respect and dignity
DUTIES: Provide general support and assistance for teaching and learning in the Resource Class, with special
reference to learners with barriers to learning. Assist the Resource Class Educator within the class re- classroom
organization and management of learners with barriers to learning. Supervise class activities and observe learner
performance during teaching and learning while the educator teaches a group of learners; Work closely with the
Resource Class Educator and assist him/her with administrative tasks; Read and tell stories to small group of
learners (language development programme) Listen to groups of learners reading; Consolidate sounds and words
with small groups of learners (according to directives of Resource Class Educator. Support learners in small groups
to develop perceptual skills (e.g., activities: puzzle construction, threading, Colour/shape identification, fine & gross
motor skills, midline crossing activities, “Brain Gym”, posture etc.). Consolidate the learners’ number concept by
using suitable strategies (flash cards, concrete counting activities). Support programs of work regarding Life
Orientation that enhance learning of learners and provide the teacher with information on the progress of each
identified learner; Accompany learners on excursions and other activities planned for the Resource Class
Invigilating learners before school, in classrooms and playground (Jungle Gym) during breaks. Assist with physical
care of learners and emotional support (comfort and re-assuring, wiping face/nose, wheelchair care, neatness of
clothing and care when learners get sick. Assist with preparation and serving therapeutic meals including washing,
drying and packing away kitchen utensils. Keep the Resource Classroom tidy (in co-operation with learners who
have responsibility for the management of their own learning environment) Assist with the preparation, distribution,
collection and storage of LTSM (Learner and Teaching Support Material) while encouraging learners to participate
actively. Assist with fundraising efforts.
Vacant Non-Teaching Support staff positions within
schools for Eastern Cape Department of Education
Departmental Advert 01 of 2023/24
Placement date: 06 September 2023
Closing Date: 22 September 2023
Eastern Cape Department of Education is an equal opportunity, representative employer. It is the intention to
promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of positions. Candidates
whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representativeness will therefore receive preference. Persons
with disability and learner disability are especially encouraged to apply. An indication of representativeness profile
by applicants will expedite the processing of applications. In addition, these vacancies give preference to former
special school learners and applicants with disabilities, learner disability and learners from school of skills provided
they meet the minimum requirements and are able to perform all the duties required.
APPLICATIONS: Hand in your application, stating the relevant reference number to the Special School as
indicated below; Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service
department or on the internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf which must be signed (an
unsigned Z83 form will disqualify an application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated,
comprehensive CV including at least two contactable referees, as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) and
ID-document and Driver’s license [where applicable]. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must
attach a copy of his/her Permanent Residence Permit to his/her application. Should you be in possession of a
foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3)
months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable
candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification,
financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). Successful
candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a
technical exercise that intends to test relevant elements of the job. All shortlisted candidates will be required to
undergo pre-employment screening. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)
months. All appointed candidates will be required to sign a contract working shifts as per the approved norms and
standards of the department.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications from all racial groups are welcome. However, in making appointments to the
posts the department will give preference to some employment equity target groups based on the
Employment Equity Plan of the Department.