Learning Support Coordinator

Glentunnel School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Glentunnel School in Canterbury invites an experienced, inclusive Learning Support Coordinator to join our team from the start of 2027 (0.2 FTTE). The role will work closely with the Principal and teachers to ensure effective support for our learners across Year 1 to 6.

You will identify learning needs, coordinate individual learning support plans, liaise with RTLB and MOE, support transitions and maintain privacy and accurate records while assisting teachers and whānau to understand processes.

Qualifications

• Holds a current New Zealand teacher registration and certification.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent ākonga and those with diverse learning needs.
• Understands inclusive education, assessment, evidence-informed interventions.
• Is a relationship-based learning practioner with good coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• help ensure ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs receive timely, practical and well-coordinated support
• contribute to our inclusive culture
• support early identification of learning needs and interventions
• coordinate individual learning support plans
• work with teachers and teacher aides to strengthen classroom practice
• use a range of strategies and assessments to inform learner strengths and needs
• support parents and whānau to understand processes and guide decision making
• liaise with specialist services, including RTLB and the Ministry of Education
• support transitions, maintain accurate, confidential records with adherence to privacy requirements

Skills

Inclusive educator

Collaborative mindset

Coaching skills

Relationship-based learning

Education

New Zealand teaching registration

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

Glentunnel School is looking for an experienced, inclusive and collaborative educator to join our team as our Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). The successful applicant will be well supported and work closely with the Principal and teachers to ensure the best possible support and outcomes for our learners.

This position has arisen from the rollout of Learning Support Coordinators across the country and is available from the start of 2027 (0.2 FTTE).

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and strengthen learning support across our Year 1 to 6 primary school. We are looking for someone who understands that effective learning support begins with knowing our ākonga, recognising their strengths and needs, and working alongside teachers, whānau and specialists.

You will:

• help ensure ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs receive timely, practical and well-coordinated support
• contribute to our inclusive culture
• support early identification of learning needs and interventions
• coordinate individual learning support plans
• work with teachers and teacher aides to strengthen classroom practice
• use a range of strategies and assessments to inform learner strengths and needs
• support parents and whānau to understand processes and guide decision making
• liaise with specialist services, including RTLB and the Ministry of Education
• support transitions, maintain accurate, confidential records with adherence to privacy requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• holds a current New Zealand teacher registration and certification
• has experience supporting neurodivergent ākonga and those with diverse learning needs
• understands inclusive education, assessment, evidence-informed interventions
• is a relationship-based learning practioner with good coaching skills.