Closing Date: 12 August 2025
Location: Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Commencement Date: January 2026
Clifton Nottingham Road invites applications for a Learning Support/Remedial Specialist.
Clifton Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational school offering classes from Grade 000 to Grade 7, with the option of weekly and termly boarding. Founded in 1942, the school is set on a picturesque 64-hectare estate in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
We are seeking an innovative and passionate Learning Support/Remedial Specialist to join our dynamic in-house Learning Support Team. The successful candidate will provide academic and emotional support to Junior and Senior Primary children, as well as manage individual learning profiles. This role is a unique opportunity to inspire both children and colleagues, working collaboratively in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Teaching small group Literacy and Numeracy lessons during the school day
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Providing in-class and afternoon academic support
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Keeping records of planning and progress tracking
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Writing reports and managing individual learning support profiles
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Providing emotional support to children as needed
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Supporting teachers in managing children with academic and emotional difficulties
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Assessing children and implementing appropriate support
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Liaising with teachers, therapists, and parents
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Arranging and overseeing exam concessions
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Facilitating staff development workshops
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Attending staff, phase, round-table, and specialist meetings
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Working closely with the learning support coordinator and phase heads
Requirements:
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A relevant university teaching degree and a professional qualification in remedial and/or inclusive education, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, or psychology
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a remedial or therapeutic role in a primary school setting
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Strong understanding of and passion for supporting children with learning barriers
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Experience providing emotional support and administering standardised tests
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Competency in managing individual learning profiles
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Up-to-date understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and CAPS curriculum
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Knowledge of exam concessions and accommodations
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
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Proven innovation, professionalism, and motivation in educational settings
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SACE registration, police clearance, and sexual offenders clearance certificate
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Strong communication, organisational, and computer literacy skills
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Familiarity with Time2Read and NumberSense programmes (advantageous)
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their full CV, three contactable references, and a letter of motivation explaining their choice to work at Clifton Nottingham Road and pursue a career in learning support to:
📧 vacancies@cliftonprep.org.za
If you do not hear from us by 1 September 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Clifton Preparatory School, in accordance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), will ensure all personal information is treated with confidentiality and used strictly for recruitment purposes.