Learning Assistant

Kelburn Normal School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Kelburn Normal School in Wellington seeks a learning assistant to support ākonga in the classroom. You will work with skilled teachers to help students understand their learning and access the curriculum, fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

The ideal candidate shows empathy, initiative, and enjoys working with children. You should be able to follow directions while also working independently to help tamariki flourish at school during term-time, 18.45 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Empathy and initiative essential for supporting learners.
• Ability to work with children and follow directions while remaining independent.
• Support ākonga to access curriculum and flourish at school.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in the classroom alongside skilled teachers.
• Assist students to understand learning and access the curriculum.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment for tamariki.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

Kelburn Normal School – Kelburn, North Island

We are seeking a suitable learning assistant to support learners in their classroom environment. This position is intended to help ākonga to understand their learning and access the curriculum. You will be working alongside skilled teachers and a great group of tamariki.

We need someone with empathy, has initiative, enjoys working with children, can follow directions yet be independent, and can work confidently to enable these tamariki to flourish at school.

The work hours are approximately 18.45 hours across the week - from 8.45am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday of the school term.

Applications close on 21 August with a negotiable start date but a preferred start date as soon as possible.

Please note this position is term time funded only and is fixed term until the end of the school year, 16 December 2026.