Nursery Phase Teaching Assistant

Location: Cape Town, ZA

Position Title

Nursery Phase Teaching Assistant

Requisition ID

1521

Department

Properties and Services

City

Cape Town

(Payclass 3; Permanent Post)

UCT Educare Centre

Estates and Custodial Services

Properties & Services Department

We invite suitable candidates to apply for the permanent position of Nursery Phase Teaching Assistant. The successful candidate will be part of the UCT Educare Centre team, within the Estates and Custodial Services Division. The position would be ideal for a qualified Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher who enjoys working in a dynamic, vibrant, and energetic environment. Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Requirements for the post

NQF 1 in ECD

At least 2 years' relevant teaching experience in ECD environment.

Paediatric first aid certificate (updated every 2 years).

Willing to undertake a vetting process for suitability to work with children.

ECD education-theory and practical, whole child approach, NCF-ELDA’s, Principles and Aims.

The following would be advantageous

Basic computer skills

SACE certification

NCF Certificate

Key responsibilities include

Assisting with teaching; care, supervision, stimulation, interaction, and classroom management.

Assist in providing care for the children and maintain Health and Safety

Support and assist the teacher in the implementation of the learning programme

Monitoring, and verbal contribution to reports

Administering First Aid

Classroom hygiene (sanitising toys, wiping down beds and tables, sweeping, mopping)

Skills

Observation, reporting, conflict resolution, problem solving, listening, communication skills, interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, levelheadedness, think objectively, innovative, visionary skills, leadership skills, negotiation, persuasiveness, resilience, perseverance, organizational, planning skills, execute fairness, commitment to position, effective engagement with others, computer skills.

For detailed information about this post, please view the position description on the following link: (view).

The annual cost of employment is between R209 956 and R247 004.

To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site (For Internal Applicants) and (For External Applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

A motivation letter, outlining how your expertise aligns with the position's requirements.

A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Highest qualification.

Copy of your ID/Passport.

Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship with you, their e-mail address and telephone number.

NCF certificate.

An application which does not comply with the above will be regarded as incomplete and might not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and maybe required to undergo competency assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for this position are to be addressed to Ms Natasha Khan at [email protected]  or 021 650 3469

Please do not send or submit job application/CV via this e-mail.

Telephone: 021 650 3831                  Website: www.uct.ac.za

Reference number: ID1521              Closing date: 05 November  2026

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