1:1 Student Support Assistant - Inclusive Education

OneSchool Global Ltd; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,307 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Specialist training

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

OneSchool Global Ltd on the Hamilton Campus in Eureka is seeking a compassionate Student Support Assistant (Teacher Aide) to provide 1:1 support for a Year 10 student with Down syndrome. The role includes a three‑week transition and specialist training, with 30 hours per week during term time.

The successful candidate will support learning through adapted programmes, develop literacy and numeracy skills, and collaborate with families and staff to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Understanding of inclusive education practices.
• Ability to scaffold and differentiate learning.
• Experience implementing learning support strategies.
• Confidence using educational technologies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support the student to access learning through adapted programmes and resources.
• Create learning resources that promote engagement and success.
• Reinforce learning goals, routines, and Learning Centre expectations.
• Support literacy, numeracy, communication, social, and life skills development.
• Encourage participation, independence, and inclusion across all learning areas.
• Implement and contribute to ILP goals.
• Use restorative practices and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain communication with families, staff, and the Student Support Coordinator.
• Follow health and safety, confidentiality, and student support procedures.
• Support student safety, transitions, and wellbeing throughout the school day.

Skills

Inclusive education

Differentiation

Communication

Digital tools

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Job description

OneSchool Global Ltd on the Hamilton Campus in Eureka is seeking a compassionate Student Support Assistant (Teacher Aide) to provide 1:1 support for a Year 10 student with Down syndrome. The role includes a three‑week transition and specialist training, with 30 hours per week during term time.

The successful candidate will support learning through adapted programmes, develop literacy and numeracy skills, and collaborate with families and staff to promote inclusion and wellbeing.