Teacher Assistant (FTC) - SPARK Midrand High School - 2026 at SPARK Schools

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 specialising in English
• 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.