Bilingual Learning Assistant (Chinese) – Term time only

Rangitoto College; Hibiscus and Bays; Sur place; NZD 32 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Rangitoto College is seeking a bilingual Learning Assistant (Chinese) to support classes during term-time. The role is 30 hours per week, with typical school hours from 8:40 am to 3:20 pm and 40 minutes lunch. Mandarin is preferred; Cantonese beneficial.

The successful candidate will work with students, supporting those with additional educational needs in a dynamic school environment. The position prioritises empathy, energy and a sunny disposition, with opportunities to contribute to student

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Chinese (spoken and written).
• Ability to relate to and build trust with young people with additional needs.
• Effective communication to provide information, assistance and instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible in working arrangements.
• Professional and warm manner.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Assist students in lessons under teacher direction.
• Support small groups of students under teacher direction.
• Assist students with specific personal care as required.
• Support access arrangements and specialist furniture needs for students.
• Supervise students on off-site trips and activities as required.
• Contribute to IEP meetings as needed.
• Attend learning support meetings.

Connaissances

Bilingual English/Chinese

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Bilingual Learning Assistant (Chinese) – Term time only

Rangitoto College is looking for exceptional, empathetic and energetic bilingual learning assistant to work in classes with our students. If you are fluent in both spoken and written English and Chinese and have a passion for helping young people succeed, we want to hear from you. This is a 30 hours per week, permanent, term-time onlyposition. The normal work day and hour for this role will be full tuition days from 8.40am to 3.20pm (30 hours per week, 40 minutes unpaid lunchtime included).School hours and term time only allow true work-life balance.Mandarin preferred, Cantonese beneficial

To succeed in this position, you will be energetic witha sunny disposition and ideally have experience in working with young people with additional educational needs.

Job tasks and Responsibilities

The following is a range of duties that can be required of this position holder;

Assisting students in lessons under the direction of the teacher.

Supporting small groups of students under the direction of the teacher.

Assisting students who have specific special needs with their personal care as required

Assisting students who have specific needs with access arrangements and specialist furniture as required.

Supporting students on off-site trips and activities as required.

Contributing to IEP meetings as required

Attending learning support meetings

Maintaining professional confidentiality with regard to student information

Positive relationships with students with additional needs

Supervision and supporting students with special conditions as necessary

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will demonstrate;

Fluency in English AND Chinese (Mandarin preferred, Cantonese beneficial) spoken and written language

The ability to relate to, and build trust with, young people who have additional needs

The ability to communicate effectively to provide information, assistance, and instruction

Excellent interpersonal skills

To be flexible in working arrangements

Have a professional and warm manner

The ability to remain calm under pressure

To be able to work independently and as part of a team

Remuneration is as perthe Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement - Grade B-C teacher aide remuneration and will be placed on a step according to skills and experience.https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/support-staff-in-schools-collective-agreement/part-3a-teacher-aide-remuneration/