Learning Support Coordinator

Waitara East School; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Waitara East School is seeking an empathetic, collaborative registered teacher to join as Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) in a 0.5 FTTE, part-time role within our primary team. The LSC will coordinate learning support across the kura, working with SENCO, teachers, whānau and external agencies to ensure tamariki receive needed support.

The role focuses on inclusive education, bicultural practice and building strong relationships with whānau and local networks to foster student wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified, registered teacher.
• Excellent communication and relational skills.
• Commitment to bicultural practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and living the M.A.N.A values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate support systems and external agency involvement for students with additional needs.
• Support teachers and learning assistants with inclusive classroom strategies.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with whānau, local networks, and specialist providers.
• Assist with smooth transition planning for tamariki entering or moving on from our kura.

Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Student-focused

Communication skills

Education

Registered teacher

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an empathetic, collaborative, and student-focused registered teacher to join our team as learning support coordinator (LSC) at Waitara East School.

In this dedicated non-teaching role (0.5 FTTE), you will co-ordinate learning support across our kura, working alongside our SENCO, Special Education team, teaching staff, whānau, and external specialist agencies to ensure all tamariki receive the support they need to thrive.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate support systems and external agency involvement for students with additional needs.
• Support teachers and learning assistants with inclusive classroom strategies.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with whānau, local networks, and specialist providers.
• Assist with smooth transition planning for tamariki entering or moving on from our kura.

What we are looking for

• A qualified, registered teacher with a strong commitment to inclusive education.
• Excellent communication and relational skills.
• A commitment to bicultural practice, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and living our school M.A.N.A values in support of our vision: Kei te Tū, Kei te Ora, Kei te Ako.

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

Position Part-time (0.5 FTTE), Permanent

Learning areas English, Hangarau, Hauora, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Ngā Toi, Pāngarau, Reo Matatini, Science, Social sciences, Taiao, Te reo Māori, Technology, The arts, Tikanga-ā-iwi