The International School of Tanganyika is inviting applications for the position of Teacher Assistant, Life Centred Education Programme within its Secondary School. The position reports to the Vice Principal and is expected to commence as soon as possible.
Life-centred education is described by the school as a personalised instructional model rather than a self-contained programme. Students spend most of their time in general education classrooms alongside their peers, with individual, small-group or one-to-one support provided according to each student’s learning needs.
The successful candidate will support the lead classroom teacher, reinforce learning with individual students and small groups, assist with lesson preparation, document student progress and help maintain a safe, inclusive and well-organised learning environment.
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1. Job Identity
| Job Detail |
Information |
| Job Title |
Teacher Assistant, Life Centred Education Programme |
| Employer |
International School of Tanganyika |
| Department |
Secondary School |
| Category |
Teacher Assistance |
| Reports To |
Vice Principal |
| Duty Station |
Tanzania. Exact campus or city not stated |
| Start Date |
As soon as possible |
| Employment Arrangement |
Not specified in the source vacancy |
| Application Deadline |
17 August 2026, pending confirmation of the stated weekday |
The job title, category, department, reporting line and proposed start date appear in the employer-provided job description. The document does not state whether the appointment is permanent, fixed-term, full-time or part-time.
2. Job Purpose
The Teacher Assistant will support the delivery of personalised learning within the Life Centred Education Programme by working alongside the lead teacher and providing targeted assistance to students with different learning needs.
The role will reinforce classroom lessons, support individual students and small groups, contribute to lesson planning and preparation, monitor student progress and support the implementation of each learner’s Student Support Plan.
The Student Support Plan is developed collaboratively by teachers, parents and the student. It identifies long-term and short-term goals and the services the school will provide to support the student in achieving those goals.
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3. Key Outcomes and Responsibilities
A. Classroom and Learning Support
The successful candidate will:
- Work with the lead teacher to monitor and follow the class schedule.
- Assist with lesson preparation by organising materials and setting up equipment.
- Review lesson content with individual students or small groups.
- Reinforce learning activities directed by the classroom teacher.
- Help the lead teacher prepare lesson plans.
- Support students working on modified grade-level content, foundational academic skills and independent living skills.
- Provide patient and appropriate assistance to students with different learning needs.
B. Student Progress and Family Communication
The successful candidate will:
- Document student progress consistently.
- Collaborate with lead teachers to recognise difficulties students may be experiencing.
- Recommend possible solutions to identified learning or classroom challenges.
- Communicate student progress to parents as directed through the school’s approved processes.
- Contribute information that may support the review and implementation of Student Support Plans.
C. Student Supervision, Safety and Well-being
The successful candidate will:
- Help maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
- Supervise students during non-classroom periods.
- Provide supervision between classes, during lunch and on field excursions where assigned.
- Supervise students during breaks and after school in a safe and punctual manner.
- Apply relevant child-protection, health and safety requirements.
- Comply with government regulations, school regulations and classroom agreements.
D. School and Professional Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Attend required professional-development sessions and meetings.
- Attend staff meetings and parent evenings when required.
- Serve as an adviser in homeroom classes where assigned.
- Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and the wider school community.
- Protect confidential student and school information.
- Undertake additional duties or special projects assigned by the Vice Principal.
E. Working Relationship with the Classroom Teacher
The employer’s job description states that the classroom teacher is expected to:
- Communicate clearly, openly and honestly with the Teacher Assistant.
- Meet with the Teacher Assistant at the beginning of the year to discuss responsibilities and expectations.
- Encourage respectful interaction between the Teacher Assistant and members of the school community.
- Meet regularly with the Teacher Assistant to discuss plans, programme overviews and reflections on practice.
4. Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education.
- At least four years of teaching experience.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Sound decision-making ability and a solutions-focused approach.
- Knowledge of child protection and health and safety.
- A solid understanding of classroom activities and recognised teaching practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Patience and understanding when supporting students with different learning needs.
- Flexibility, creativity and adaptability.
- Commitment to supporting students and the wider school community.
Editorial classification note: The source lists these items under “Preferred Qualifications and Experience,” but it also states that applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Special Needs Education. JobsTanzania has therefore treated the degree as an essential requirement. The employer should confirm whether the four years of teaching experience is mandatory or preferred before publication.
5. Preferred Requirements
The following would be advantageous:
- Middle Years Programme training or experience.
- Diploma Programme training or experience.
- Experience supporting students through personalised learning.
- Experience providing individual or small-group academic support.
- Familiarity with Student Support Plans or similar individual learning plans.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and taking on additional responsibilities.
The source explicitly describes Middle Years Programme or Diploma Programme training or experience as desirable. The remaining items above are JobsTanzania editorial interpretations derived from the stated duties and should be verified by the employer before publication.
6. Success Measures
JobsTanzania editorial interpretation for employer verification: The source document does not provide formal performance indicators. Based on the assigned responsibilities, suitable initial success measures could include:
- Lesson materials and classroom equipment prepared accurately and on time.
- Individual and small-group learning activities delivered in accordance with the lead teacher’s instructions.
- Student progress records maintained accurately and confidentially.
- Identified student challenges escalated promptly to the lead teacher.
- Classroom and non-classroom supervision completed safely and punctually.
- Required staff meetings, parent evenings and professional-development sessions attended.
- School, government, classroom, child-protection, health and safety requirements consistently followed.
- Positive and structured collaboration maintained with classroom teachers.
- Assigned responsibilities and special projects completed within agreed expectations.
These proposed measures are not stated as formal targets in the employer’s document. The school should approve or revise them before they are included in the published vacancy or employment agreement.
7. Employment Information
- Location requirement: Prospective applicants should be based in Tanzania.
- Department: Secondary School.
- Reporting line: Vice Principal.
- Start date: As soon as possible.
- Employment type: Not specified in the source document.
- Salary and benefits: Not specified in the source document.
- Working environment: The role includes classroom support, individual and small-group learning assistance, student supervision and participation in wider school activities.
- Additional obligations: The successful candidate may attend staff meetings, parent evenings and professional-development sessions and may supervise students during breaks, after school and on field excursions.
About the International School of Tanganyika
The school describes its mission as challenging, supporting and inspiring learners to become accountable citizens who can identify their own paths and thrive in a changing world.
Its stated vision is to operate as a pioneering International Baccalaureate Continuum school that encourages lifelong learning, student agency, collaboration and local and global partnerships.
The school identifies the following core values:
- Respect
- Service
- Well-being
- Belonging
- Growth
8. Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
- A letter written in English describing their interest in and suitability for the position.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae or résumé.
- The names, addresses and contact details of three referees.
How to Apply
Applications and enquiries should be sent to:
Email: staffrecruitment@istafrica.com
Recommended email subject: Teacher Assistant, Life Centred Education Programme Application
Deadline stated in source: Before close of business on Tuesday, 17 August 2026.
