CENTRE:

• COLLAGE STREET SPECIAL SCHOOL BCMTCA421/11/2024  
• FUNDISA SPECIAL SCHOOL BCMTCA422/11/2024  
• ST PATRICKS MANZABILA SPECIAL SCHOOL ORTCTCA423/11/2024  
• CAPE RECIFE SPECIAL SCHOOL NMBTCA424/11/2024  
• KHANYISA SPECIAL SCHOOL NMBTCA425/11/2024  
• MERRYVALE SPECIAL SCHOOL NMBTCA426/11/2024  
• QUEST SPECIAL SCHOOL NMBTCA427/11/2024  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 cooperation 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.