Learning Support Coordinator

Te Kopuru School; Northland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Kopuru School is seeking an experienced registered teacher to support students with diverse, mild-to-moderate neurodiverse or complex learning needs. You will work with schools, the Ministry, RTLB and whānau to ensure timely and appropriate support.

Our visits include Te Kōpuru School (2 days a week), Pouto School (1 day), Dargaville Primary School (1.5 days) and Tangowahine School (0.5 day). This is a full-time, non-contact role without regular classroom teaching.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with diverse, mild-to-moderate neurodiverse or complex learning needs.
• Ability to observe, monitor progress and track data over time.
• Strong collaboration with kaiako, whānau, and external agencies.
• Capacity to build capability within schools and teams.
• Experience working in primary/intermediate settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students through observations, data collection and progress tracking.
• Help kaiako build capability and implement inclusive practices.
• Act as dedicated point of contact for whānau and families.
• Coordinate services by connecting with external agencies.
• Support student transitions to intermediate or high school.
• Contribute to resource allocation and inclusive school culture.

Skills

Observations

Data collection

Collaboration with whānau

Cross-agency liaison

Education

Registered Teacher (NZ)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced registered teacher who can work with students to help with diverse, mild-to-moderate, neurodiverse, or complex learning needs and ensure they get the right support early. You will work closely with schools, the Ministry, RTLB, and whānau.

Our schools you will visit include Te Kōpuru School (2 days a week), Pouto School (1 day a week), Dargaville Primary School (1 1/2 days a week), and Tangowahine School (1/2 day a week). This is a full-time, non-contact role without regular classroom teaching.

Core responsibilities include:

Supporting students through observations, data collection and tracking progress

Helping kaiako through building capability

Partnering with whānau through being a dedicated point of contact

Coordinating services through connecting with external agencies

Managing transitions through supporting students moving to intermediate or high school

Working with leadership through resource allocation and creating an inclusive school culture

Sector Primary and intermediate (Years 1–8) / kura tuatahi

Position Full time, Permanent

Learning areas English, Health and physical education, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Social sciences, Technology, Te reo Māori, The arts