Apply for Teachers Assistants Application Phase 6 opportunities under the Basic Education Employment Initiative 2026. Requirements, duties, stipend.

Overview

The Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) is expected to launch Teachers Assistants Phase 6 in 2026, providing opportunities for unemployed youth to gain valuable school-based experience while supporting teaching and learning across South Africa.

Phase 6 aims to help reduce youth unemployment, improve classroom support, and give participants practical exposure within public schools.

Key Details

Teachers Assistants Application Phase 6 Item	Information
Programme	Basic Education Employment Initiative – Teachers Assistants Phase 6
Year	2026
Organisation	Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Roles	Education Assistants (EAs) and General School Assistants (GSAs)
Contract Type	Temporary
Stipend	Approx. R4 000 per month (subject to official confirmation)
Working Hours	School hours, Monday to Friday
Application Platform	SA Youth / Harambee

About the Initiative

The Basic Education Employment Initiative forms part of the Presidential Youth Employment intervention. It places young South Africans in public schools to assist with administrative tasks, classroom support, reading programmes, ICT, safety, and maintenance.

The initiative also helps participants gain workplace readiness skills, references, and training to improve long-term employability.

Available Teachers Assistants Application Phase 6 Positions

1. Education Assistants (EAs)

Support teachers with:

Classroom management
Reading and literacy support
ICT assistance
Administrative tasks
Learner support programmes

2. General School Assistants (GSAs)

Assist schools with:

Safety and supervision
Maintenance support
Infrastructure care
Cleaning and sanitation
Library, sports, or admin support (depending on placement)

Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age	18 to 35 years
Education	Minimum Grade 12 for Education Assistants; Grade 10–12 for some GSA roles
Citizenship	South African citizen
Status	Must be unemployed, not in education or training
Documents Needed	South African ID, proof of address, school qualification

Additional Skills (Advantageous)

Computer literacy
Communication skills
Reading and writing support abilities
Ability to work with learners
Organisational skills
Teamwork and reliability

Stipend and Benefits

While the official Phase 6 stipend will be confirmed closer to the application period, previous phases included:

Benefit	Description
Monthly Stipend	Approx. R4 000 for the contract duration
Training Opportunities	Digital skills, literacy support, and work readiness
Work Experience	School-based exposure and references
Career Development	Pathways into teaching, admin, and youth programmes

Provincial Placement Breakdown

Province	Placement Availability
Eastern Cape	Public schools across districts
Free State	Urban and rural schools
Gauteng	High-density school placements
KwaZulu-Natal	Primary and secondary schools
Limpopo	Province-wide placements
Mpumalanga	District-based school allocations
Northern Cape	Smaller community schools
North West	Public schools across the province
Western Cape	Metro and rural school placements

How to Apply

Applications are expected to be submitted online only through the SA Youth platform.

Steps

Visit the SA Youth site.
Register or log in with your ID number.
Search for “Teachers Assistant Phase 6” or “Education Assistant”.
Update your profile and location details.
Apply for available positions in your nearest schools.
Submit all required documents.

Important:

No applications are accepted at schools.
You must apply through SA Youth only.

Important Notes

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for verification.
Placement is not guaranteed, even if you meet the requirements.
Be wary of fake websites or individuals asking for payment — applications are free.
More details for Phase 6 will be confirmed by DBE closer to the launch date.

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