Accessibility Support Worker

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology; Tauranga, Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 30.000 - 41.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Tauranga is seeking an Accessibility Support Worker to help ākonga with disabilities access learning. You will provide high-quality note-taking, reader and writer support in classes, assessments and exams, ensuring equitable learning experiences.

Work with the Accessibility team to deliver confidential support across learning environments. Flexible casual role requiring reliability, clear written communication, and commitment to equity and access.

Formación

• Experience note-taking in an education setting.
• Clear written communication and grammar skills.
• Accurate, legible handwriting at speed.
• Reliability, organisation and professionalism.
• Commitment to equity and access for disabled people.

Responsabilidades

• Take and provide accurate notes by end of class
• Support assessments and exams as required
• Liaise with tutors and Accessibility team
• Follow exam and accessibility procedures
• Complete timesheets and required records

Conocimientos

Note-taking experience

Clear written communication

Accurate handwriting

Reliability and organisation

Commitment to equity and access

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: Accessibility Support Worker

Location: Bay of Plenty

Position Type: Casual

Support ākonga with disabilities to fully access learning by providing high‑quality note‑taking, reader and writer support in classes, assessments and exams. This role ensures equitable learning experiences and contributes to positive ākonga outcomes.

Work closely with the Accessibility team to deliver responsive, professional and confidential support across our learning environments.

• Take and provide accurate notes by end of class
• Support assessments and exams as required
• Liaise with tutors and Accessibility team
• Follow exam and accessibility procedures
• Complete timesheets and required records

You bring:

• Experience note‑taking in an education setting
• Clear written communication and grammar skills
• Accurate, legible handwriting at speed
• Reliability, organisation and professionalism
• Commitment to equity and access for disabled people

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:

• Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
• Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
• Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.