Learning Assistant / Teacher Aide - Paparoa Street School - Urgent - Part-Time

Learning Assistant / Teacher Aide -  Paparoa Street School

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals? 

Do you have the patience, empathy, and skills necessary to support someone in their learning journey? 

**Applications close Wednesday 5th June 2024**

We have Learning Assistant position(s), starting as soon as possible:

• Up to 25 hours per week but open to negotiation 
• School term time only
• This is a fixed-term position until the end of 2024

The role involves:

• Supporting individual students to engage in the school setting and support learning, social, life skills, and behavioural needs. 
• Some work may involve learners with health needs.

The successful applicant will:

• Have the ability to foster strong relationships of trust and care
• Form and maintain close relationships with class teachers, outside agencies and caregivers, and work collaboratively in the best interest of the individual
• Implement personalised learning programmes for ORS learners with high needs
• Be active, calm, and responsive
• Have effective organisation and communication skills
• Support inclusive practice
• Have the ability to work within our supportive and friendly learning support team.
• Aim to impact and inspire!

Remuneration will be in line with the current Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Police clearance will be undertaken.

Please provide a personal statement containing a summary of skills and experience and include at least two referees with their contact information to:

     Lisa Cummins - Executive Assistant

     [email protected]