Learning Support Assistants - Multiple Permanent Roles available

Whangarei Girls' High School; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiaki allowance

Job summary

Whangārei Girls' High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support students with specific learning needs in classrooms, one-on-one and in small groups. Relevant experience is advantageous, with personal care duties included. Police Vet clearance is required prior to appointment.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, enjoy teamwork, and relate well to teenage girls in a bicultural setting, working independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Experience as Learning Support Assistant is advantageous.
• Role involves personal care duties as required.
• Police Vet clearance is required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs in classrooms, one-on-one, and in small groups.
• Assist with personal care and supervision as part of the role.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff in a bicultural school environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural awareness

Job description

Our vision is to uplift and enable students and their whānau at Whangārei Girls' High School.

You will be supporting students with specific learning needs, both in classrooms, one on one and in small groups. Relevant experience would be an advantage. The role includes personal care duties in accordance with the Support Staff Collective Agreement (Tiaki allowance payable).

Candidates will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working co-operatively and building positive effective relationships with students and staff. They must be able to relate well with teenage girls and be able to work in a bicultural environment, with initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

These are permanent positions, working during term time only.

Hours of work: 8.30 to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (30 hours per week).

Starting date: 25 January 2027, Term 1 2027.

Appointment is subject to a clear Police Vet.

• How many years' experience do you have as a Learning Support Assistant?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• Do you have experience working with children?
• Do you have a current New Zealand driver's licence?