Job Description

Education Operations Assistant
Location: Sharonlea / Randburg Branch
Sector: Autism & Early Childhood Education
Amazing K is looking for a warm, organised, and proactive Education Operations Assistant to join our team at our Sharonlea branch. This is a frontline, support-focused role that plays a vital part in the smooth day-to-day running of our autism centre.
This position is not a teaching post, but rather a key operational and administrative support role within an educational environment.
Key Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Meet and greet parents, caregivers, and transport drivers during daily drop-off and pick-up
Act as a first point of contact and liaison for parents
Provide support with termly and annual reports
Assist with Rose Motor setup and coordination
Step into classrooms to relieve teachers when required (e.g. sick leave)
Support the teaching team with day-to-day operational needs
Carry out general education-related administrative duties
Help ensure the smooth implementation of the curriculum within the autism centre
Maintain a professional, calm, and welcoming frontline presence at all times
What Were Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is:
Friendly, energetic, and approachable
Comfortable in a frontline role dealing with parents and staff daily
Highly organised and able to multitask in a dynamic environment
Confident, professional, and well-spoken in English
A team player with a strong understanding of school operations
Important to Note:
This is not a teaching role
The focus is on operational support, administration, and classroom assistance
Experience within an early childhood or preschool setting is essential
Experience within an autism or special needs environment will be advantageous
Why Join Amazing K?
Be part of a specialist autism centre
Work in a supportive, child-centred environment
Play a meaningful role in ensuring high-quality educational support
Join a team that values professionalism, empathy, and collaboration
Grade R qualification (minimum)
At least 5 years experience working in a school or preschool environment
Strong understanding of educational environments and routines
Experience working alongside teaching teams
Ability to adapt quickly and support where needed * Computer Literate (Word, Excel, etc)

Skills Required