Learning Support Coordinator

Waitara East School; Waitara; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Waitara East School is seeking an empathetic, collaborative learning support coordinator (LSC) in a half-time, non-teaching role. You will coordinate learning support across our kura, working with the SENCO, teaching staff, whānau, and external agencies to ensure tamariki receive the support they need to thrive.

You will build positive relationships with whānau and providers, support inclusive classroom strategies, and assist with transitions for tamariki entering or moving on from our kura.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning support across the kura and coordinate with SENCO, teaching staff, whānau, and external agencies.
• 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 the kura.

Skills

Communication

Relational skills

Education

Registered teacher

Job description

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.