What Are Teacher Assistant Duties?


Please share this article

Advertisement


The Department of Basic Education employed more than 300 000 teachers assistants to help teachers across South Africa as they faced the new challenges brought about by Covid-19 pandemic. You may be wondering what their duties are at school, well keep reading to find out. 

 


Advertisement
 

Teachers assistants were employed at schools across South Africa in order to help teachers in the classroom as they dealt with the disruptions and challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

So what are these teacher's assistants duties? 

Well teaching assistants have various duties to the teachers and learners in the classroom. The following are some of the responsibilities or duties they have to fulfill: 

  • Prepare mark sheets, keeping of records and capturing of marks. 
  • Hand out workbooks/textbooks to learners. 
  • Hand out question papers, worksheets, classwork books and marked scripts to learners. 
  • Help the teacher with the photocopying of question papers, worksheets etc. 
  • Make sure the classroom is safe, secure and clean. 
  • Make sure that the learners you are working with are able to engage in the learning at hand and stay on task. 
  • Support the social and emotional development of learners and report any issues when necessary. 
  • Support the teacher in managing challenging learner behaviour and promoting positive behaviour. 
  • Guide and monitor pupil progress. 
  • Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources. 
  • Create displays and prepare classrooms for teaching and learning. 
  • Ensure that teaching materials are available and ready for use. 
  • Listen to learners read, reading to them and telling them stories. 
  • Look after learners who have had accidents, need help, or are upset. 
  • Provide support outside of the classroom such as helping during exams or on school trips. 
  • Help with extracurricular activities such as after-school clubs and revision sessions. 
  • To assist with teaching and learning programs in the school

Teaching assistants have been a great help in doing administrative tasks which ensures that teachers get to finish the necessary work in the classroom. 

In order to work as a teachers assistant you must be a qualified unemployed graduates (NQF6/7 or higher) or have an NQF level 4 (Matric) qualification.

The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga has said that Treasury will be looking into employing teachers assistants again as schools move towards 100% capacity full-time. 

Visit the Department's website for more information. 

More Articles About the Teacher Assistant Programme


Advertisement


WhatsApp Channel

Sponsored Ad

Advertisement

Advertisement

Google News

Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you've now passed with good marks. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities or colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

Sassa cards allow grant beneficiaries to make essential purchases and access services. Here's the documents needed to renew a Sassa card.

Social grants serve as a lifeline for millions of people in South Africa. Several social grants are available which people living in the country can benefit.

Where to Study


Advertisement m


Other Articles

Anxiety is a pervasive issue that can affect students of all ages and from all backgrounds, regardless of whether they are enrolled in traditional brick-and-mortar schools or online educational programmes. However, studying online can present unique challenges that need to be considered when choosing a school. 

 


Advertisement


Latest SASSA articles

Sassa cards allow grant beneficiaries to make essential purchases and access services. Here's the documents needed to renew a Sassa card.

Social grants serve as a lifeline for millions of people in South Africa. Several social grants are available which people living in the country can benefit.


Advertisement


Careers Advice

Traffic Officers play a vital role in ensuring road safety and enforcing traffic regulations. Their primary responsibilities include monitoring traffic flow, conducting road safety inspections, and educating the public about safe driving practices.


Advertisement i