Kaiwhakatere|Teacher Aide - Learning Support
Are you passionate about supporting Rangatahi (youth) on their journey to independence and well-being? Culturally responsive and able to build positive relationships with Rangatahi. Fantastic, then this is the job for you!
We are seeking a positive, flexible, and compassionate individual to join our Learning Support Team to provide wrap-around support for learners. Walking alongside our Rangatahi, you will be able to build strong relationships that foster trust and rapport. By creating a safe and empowering environment, educators assist learners and encourage independence.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Helping our Rangatahi engage with their learning in the classroom and/or through personalised programmes.
- Providing physical interventions and personal care that aim to promote independence and well-being.
- Daily support aligned with learner goals, support plans, risk management strategies, and safety plans.
- Improving life skills and behavioural support that reduces antisocial behaviour.
- And ensure that records are accurately documented and reported promptly.
Ideally, applicants must be learner-centred and excited about working in a collaborative, flexible, responsive learning environment. Has the ability to demonstrate empathy, be adaptable, and work well as part of a team, with basic computer skills. A preference for applicants with work experience with young people or in a community support position is advantageous.
Depending on qualifications, skills and experience we have this role banded at Grade B/C of the Teacher Aide Work Matrix (Support Staff Collective Agreement). This is a fixed term, term time position concluding on the 15th December 2026. The hours will be between 8.50am - 3.10pm over 4 days.
