Purpose of Role:


SPARK High Schools Learning Support Assistants drive student achievement by overseeing the culture and effectiveness of lunch, break, and the aftercare programme. High School Scholar Support Assistants care for classes of students during lunch, break, and aftercare programmes to ensure student academic achievement, health, and safety.


Responsibilities:


Scholar support
Emotional Learning curriculum with scholars
Behavior management of scholars
Communicate professionally with parents and line managers about incidents, conflicts, or concerns that occur in the after school programs


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


Achievement enrichment school program


Supervise scholars during the after school program, ensuring play, and structured activities.
Plan engaging enrichment experiences and resources for scholars including but not limited to structured activities and team based sports activities such as netball.
Ensure all after school program resources are used responsibly and effectively.
Assist scholars with clarifying and reviewing concepts taught in class, explaining processes and assist students solve specific problems.
Schedule and plan individual sessions for your scholars in collaboration with subject matter educators.


Clubs


Use SPARK culture and behavior management strategies to manage clubs ‘
Facilitate weekly club lessons


Requirements

Qualifications:


The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Grade 12 Certificate
Studying part-time towards a B.Ed. or PGCE in the Senior and FET Phase specialising in Mathematics, in their 1st or 2nd year with a view to becoming a qualified teacher
Prior working experience with High School age scholars preferred
Clear criminal record
Provisional SACE is advantageous but not required


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.


Benefits

SPARK offers:


fair market linked remuneration
performance-based annual bonuses and increases
above average/good annual leave
life, disability and funeral cover
employee wellness support
educational support & study leave
individualized professional development, support and mentorship
employee discount on school fees
opportunities for career growth
  • Randburg