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Class Assistants

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Source domain: thuthukani.org.za

Collected on 29 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage section from Thuthukani Special School titled “Class Assistants.” It explains that learners with intellectual and other disabilities require high support, so the school aims for a classroom ratio of 8 learners to 1 adult, with a class assistant working with each teacher. It states that the Department of Education has identified the need for class assistants in special schools, but that posts are currently frozen, so Thuthukani relies heavily on volunteer class assistants (75% are volunteers). The page lists the role and duties of class assistants, including supporting teaching and learning, supervising activities, assisting with hygiene and discipline, preparing learning materials, translating for learners, and participating in extra- and co-curricular activities.

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Volunteer Class Assistant Position

Thuthukani Special School invites individuals to volunteer as class assistants to support learners with intellectual and other disabilities. Volunteers assist teachers with classroom management, teaching support, learner hygiene, discipline, material preparation, and participation in extra- and co-curricular activities. No formal qualifications are required, but dedication and compassion are essential. Some volunteers later pursue teaching careers after gaining experience.

Who it is for: individuals interested in supporting learners with intellectual and other disabilities, including those seeking practical experience in special education
How to act on it: Contact Thuthukani Special School directly to express interest in volunteering as a class assistant

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75% of our class assistants are volunteers.

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KwaZulu-Natal

Key Takeaways

School: Thuthukani Special School
Target classroom ratio: 8 learners to 1 adult
One class assistant per teacher
Department of Education identified need for class assistants in special schools
All class assistant posts currently frozen
Reliance on volunteers: 75% of class assistants are volunteers
Class assistants receive ongoing theoretical and practical in-service training
Duties include: classroom cleaning/organisation/management; support teaching and learning; supervise activities; enhance learning in small groups; act for teacher in absence; report learner progress; maintain learner hygiene; support learner discipline; assist with design/preparation/distribution/collection/storage of materials; translation support; participate in extra- and co-curricular activities
Thuthukani Special School
Department of Education