About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a compassionate and dedicated Student Support Assistant (Teacher Aide) to join the Student Support Team at our Hamilton Campus in Eureka. This is a fixed‑term part‑time position (30 hours per week) providing 1:1 support for a Year 10 student with Down syndrome. Due to the specialist nature of the role, a three‑week transition and training period will be provided to support the successful applicant by the incumbent. The successful candidate will be a confident and empathetic communicator with a genuine commitment to inclusive education, and ideally will be skilled at scaffolding and differentiating learning, confident using a range of digital tools, and able to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
Hours
30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:00pm (term time only)
Key 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 Individual Learning Plan (ILP) goals.
- Use restorative practices and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Monitor and record student progress and wellbeing.
- Maintain effective 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.
Benefits
- Work in a rewarding role that makes a meaningful difference in a student's educational journey.
- Supportive and collaborative campus environment.
- Comprehensive onboarding and specialist training.
- Modern facilities with free on‑site parking.
- Above‑market hourly rate.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to a strong national support network.
Skills and Experience
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
- A sound understanding of inclusive education practices.
- Ability to scaffold and differentiate learning for individual student needs.
- Experience implementing learning support strategies and programmes.
- Confidence using digital technologies and educational tools.
- 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.
You Will Need
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
- The ability to provide two verbal referees.
- To successfully pass a Police Vetting check.
- Prior experience in a similar position.