Learning support co-ordinator LSC (full-time, permanent)

Takanini School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse primary institution in Auckland is seeking an experienced Learning Support Coordinator for 2026. This full-time role focuses on supporting inclusive practices, working closely with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure students with additional needs receive the support necessary to thrive. Candidates should hold a Full Practising Certificate and demonstrate strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to culturally responsive practices.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship building skills.
• Clear communicator and organised.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.

Responsibilities

• Build teacher capability to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Identify and coordinate support early for smooth transitions.
• Partner with whānau to strengthen learning support pathways.
• Collaborate with agencies for timely interventions and resources.
• Use data to inform practice and improve outcomes for priority learners.
• Promote inclusive practices and systems for all learners.

Skills

Relationship building

Clear communication

Organised

Commitment to inclusive practice

Understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori

Education

Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate

Job description

Full time, Permanent

Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher
English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts
PTSA

Takanini School is a full primary situated in South Auckland. We are a multicultural school that celebrates diversity and is committed to inclusive practices. We are seeking an experienced and energetic teacher to join our team in 2026 as our new Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). This is a full-time, fully released position for a teacher holding a Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate.

The LSC will play a key role in supporting inclusive practice across the school, working closely alongside our SENCo, staff, whānau, and external agencies to ensure students with additional learning and behavioural needs are supported to thrive.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Build teacher capability to meet diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Identify and coordinate support early to ensure smooth learner transitions.
• Partner with whānau to strengthen learning support pathways.
• Collaborate with agencies to provide timely interventions and resources.
• Use data to inform practice and improve outcomes for priority learners.
• Promote inclusive practices and systems that help every learner thrive.

We seek an applicant with strong relationship building skills, a clear communicator and organised. The applicant will demonstrate a commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice, and an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori.

This role is not suitable for overseas teachers with no New Zealand teaching experience.

Join us at Takanini School, where our vision — He tina ki runga, he tāmore ki raro — reflects our belief that every learner can flourish when they have a strong sense of belonging and are well supported to grow.

How to apply

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to:

Physical address:
39 Takanini School Road, Takanini, Auckland