Learning Support Coordinator

Brooklyn School (Wellington); Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brooklyn School (Wellington) is seeking a permanent Learning Support Coordinator (0.74 FTE) with NZ Teacher Registration and a current practising certificate. You will collaborate with students, staff and leadership to ensure every learner receives targeted support in an inclusive environment.

The role requires understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, knowledge of child development and neurodiversity, and the use of assessment to guide decisions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and commitment to the Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive approaches to supporting learners and whānau
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and ability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with whānau and staff
• Knowledge of child development and neurodiversity and applying this to support diverse learner needs
• Capability in using assessment information to guide decisions
• Strong organisational and communication skills and reliable follow-through
• Ability to work with school leadership to influence inclusive practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Understanding of The Better Start to Literacy Approach and MAP Mathematics Intervention
• Involvement in wider life of the school, participating in team and school-wide programmes

Responsibilities

• Lead and support inclusive practices within the school
• Collaborate with students, staff and leadership to tailor support
• Engage with whānau to ensure culturally responsive learning supports

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

NZ Teacher Registration

Current practising certificate

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking a permanent learning support coordinator (0.74 FTE) who holds New Zealand Teacher Registration and a current practising certificate. You will work closely with students, staff, and leadership to ensure every learner receives the support they need to succeed and flourish in an inclusive environment.

We are looking for:

• an understanding of and commitment to the Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive approaches to supporting learners and whānau
• strong interpersonal skills, empathy and proven ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with whānau and staff
• knowledge and understanding of child development and neurodiversity and the ability to apply this to support diverse learner needs
• sound professional knowledge and capability in using assessment information to guide decisions
• strong organisational and communication skills and reliable follow-through.
• confidence working alongside school leadership to influence and guide whole-school inclusive practice
• commitment to ongoing professional development
• strong understanding of 'The Better Start to Literacy Approach' and MAP Mathematics Intervention
• involvement in the wider life of the school, participating fully in team and school wide programmes, activities and initiatives.

We offer a supportive, collaborative school culture that values your leadership and honours Te Tiriti. Bring your heart for learning and your collaborative spirit to our team. Join us in shaping meaningful futures.

See the job description to learn more about the role.

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

Position Part-time (0.7 FTTE), Permanent

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

Region Wellington

Employer

58 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, Wellington