Learning Support Coordinator

Omokoroa School; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omokoroa School in the Bay of Plenty is seeking a Certificated teacher for primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) with strong learning support leadership and inclusive practice.

You will co-lead the learning support team, design and implement IEPs/ILPs, coordinate ESOL/ELL programmes, and collaborate with the Deputy Principal/SENCO.

This full-time on-site role begins 28 January 2027; experience with SENCO/LSC, whānau engagement and external agencies is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hold current New Zealand Teacher Registration.
• Strong understanding of learning support systems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Understands Tier 2 and Tier 3 students with high and complex needs.
• Confident in navigating Ministry and external support processes (ORS, IWS, HHNF, RTLB, IRF, LLI, ESOL).
• Brings experience in SENCO and/or LSC roles or similar.
• Enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team.
• Solutions-focused, creative thinker.
• Highly organised and demonstrates high levels of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Deputy Principal/SENCO around referrals for special needs intervention, both learning and behavioural, and determine the appropriate level of support needed.
• Co-lead the learning support team, providing PLD, support and feedback.
• Lead and facilitate Learning Assistant and staff professional training and support, while collaborating with the Deputy Principal/SENCO to design and implement IEPs, ILPs, and Individual Behaviour Plans.
• Attend transition meetings and co-construct transition plans.
• Work with the Deputy Principal/SENCO to facilitate transition of students with special needs and learning and behavioral challenges from Year 1 to Year 8.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with whānau, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure cohesive support for students.
• Coordinate and/or assist with the preparation, delivery and evaluation of programmes to meet the needs of staff, students and whānau | families of special needs students or students with learning and behavioural challenges.
• Coordinate and oversee the ESOL / ELL support programme, including funding applications, assessments, and tracking progress against English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP).
• Complete referrals, induction meetings, observations and follow ups as required/appropriate.
• Provide coaching for teachers in regard to inclusive practices.

Skills

Teacher Registration NZ

Learning support systems

Tier 2/3 understanding

Team collaboration

Solutions-focused

Organised & professional

SENCO/LSC experience

Job description

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

Are you passionate about supporting diverse learners? Do you have experience navigating learning support systems and ensuring every student thrives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The start date is 28 January, 2027.

We are after someone who:

• hold current New Zealand Teacher Registration
• has a strong understanding of learning support systems in Aotearoa New Zealand
• understands Tier 2 and Tier 3 students with high and complex needs
• is confident in navigating Ministry and external support processes (ORS, IWS, HHNF, RTLB, IRF, LLI, ESOL)
• brings experience in SENCO and/or LSC roles or similar
• enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team
• is a solutions-focused, creative thinker
• is highly organised and demonstrates high levels of professionalism.

The successful applicant will:

• work with the Deputy Principal/SENCO around referrals for special needs intervention, both learning and behavioural, and determine the appropriate level of support needed
• co-lead the learning support team, providing PLD, support and feedback
• lead and facilitate Learning Assistant and staff professional training and support, while collaborating with the Deputy Principal/SENCO to design and implement IEPs, ILPs, and Individual Behaviour Plans
• attend transition meetings and co-construct transition plans
• work with the Deputy Principal/SENCO to facilitate transition of students with special needs and learning and behavioral challenges from Year 1 to Year 8
• maintain clear and consistent communication with whānau, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure cohesive support for students
• coordinate and/or assist with the preparation, delivery and evaluation of programmes to meet the needs of staff, students and whānau | families of special needs students or students with learning and behavioural challenges
• coordinate and oversee the ESOL / ELL support programme, including funding applications, assessments, and tracking progress against English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP)
• complete referrals, induction meetings, observations and follow ups as required/appropriate
• provide coaching for teachers in regard to inclusive practices.