Bilingual Learning Assistant (Chinese) – Term time only, commencing in Term 1 2027

School Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Rangitoto College invites applications for a bilingual learning assistant to support classrooms of diverse learners. The role is 30 hours per week, permanent, term-time only, with work days 8.40am–3.20pm (40 minutes lunch). Mandarin is preferred; Cantonese beneficial.

You will work with students with additional educational needs and collaborate with teachers to provide inclusive support. The successful candidate will be energetic, sunny in disposition, and able to communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin preferred, Cantonese beneficial).
• Ability to relate to and support young people with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible in working arrangements; professional and warm manner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in lessons under the direction of the teacher.
• Supporting small groups of students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assisting students with personal care as required.
• Assisting students with access arrangements and specialist furniture as required.
• Supervising and supporting students on off-site trips and activities.
• Contributing to IEP meetings and attending learning support meetings.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Building positive relationships with students with additional needs.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement

Team player

Job description

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 only position. 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 with a 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
• Attending professional development as required
• 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 per the 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/

Applications close

4pm Friday 13 November 2026