Learning Assistant

Kristin School; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car parking onsite

Wellbeing initiatives: free flu shots

Job summary

Kristin School in Albany on Auckland's North Shore seeks Learning Assistants to support Middle/Senior School students (Year 7–Year 13). You will join an established team, building relationships to help students with assigned activities and tasks, either one-on-one or in small groups.

The roles are term-time only, 25–30 hours per week, fixed-term through December 2027. Ideal candidates are patient, supportive, and comfortable with a NEURODIVERSITY-aware approach, while familiar with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Patient and enjoys working with students
• Understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion is preferred
• Nurturing and flexible approach
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google docs/Gmail
• Committed to Kristin’s values: Progress with vision, integrity and love

Responsibilities

• Support Middle/Senior School students in class activities and tasks
• Work one-on-one or in small groups to help achieve positive outcomes
• Utilise basic tech tools to aid learning and organisation
• Contribute to an inclusive, supportive classroom environment

Skills

Patient

Inclusion awareness

Nurturing

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

• Learning Assistant roles for Middle/Senior School
• Term-time only positions
• Albany location with park-like grounds and car parking

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Based in Albany, Kristin School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school with more than 1800 students from Early Learning to Year 13. Kristin has over 350 staff from our Early Childhood Centre to our Senior School, and is guided by the strong values of progress, vision, integrity and love.

We are seeking Learning Assistants to join Kristin School in Term 1, 2027, working with our Middle/Senior School students (Year 7 - Year 13). Joining an established team of experienced Learning Assistants, you will build relationships with students to help achieve positive classroom outcomes in supporting their assigned activities and tasks. You may work one on one, or in larger group settings within the classroom.

Hours for Middle/Senior School Learning Assistants are based on student 7-day timetables, and work approximately 25 - 30 hours per week. These are term time only roles, fixed-term through December 2027 (term-time only).

The ideal candidates will bring the following skills and experience:

• Is patient and enjoys working with students
• An understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion is preferred
• Is nurturing and flexible
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google docs/Gmail
• Committed to Kristin’s values; “Progress with vision, integrity and love”.

Kristin offers a friendly and welcoming community, car parking onsite and wellbeing initiatives like free flu vaccinations for staff. You will join a strong network of experienced Learning Assistants and support students in smaller than average class-sizes.

If you wish to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Alice Browne on (09) 106 .

Kristin is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. This position is subject to a safety check in accordance with the Children's Act 2014, which includes a Police vet, reference checks, and identity verification. Applicants must disclose any relevant convictions or findings at the time of application.

Based in Albany on Auckland's North Shore, Kristin School is a premier co-educational, independent, non-denominational school educating over 1,800 students from Early Learning through to Year 13. Founded by parents over 50 years ago, our vibrant community is powered by nearly 400 dedicated staff who embody our core values of progress with vision, integrity, and love. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School offering dual IB and NCEA pathways, we empower our team to inspire future-ready learners in a supportive, world-class environment.

Based in Albany on Auckland's North Shore, Kristin School is a premier co-educational, independent, non-denominational school educating over 1,800 students from Early Learning through to Year 13. Founded by parents over 50 years ago, our vibrant community is powered by nearly 400 dedicated staff who embody our core values of progress with vision, integrity, and love. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum World School offering dual IB and NCEA pathways, we empower our team to inspire future-ready learners in a supportive, world-class environment.