Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Gladstone School (Auckland); Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladstone Primary School in Auckland invites applications for a relational, highly organized Learning Support Coordinator to lead inclusive practices for students with moderate learning and behaviour needs. You will identify needs, develop and review Student Support Plans, and coach staff to enhance classroom inclusion.

Interviews held Week 1, Term 4. This role offers opportunities to work across tamariki, whānau, and external agencies and to contribute to improved student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusive, adaptive teaching practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to raising teacher capability and improving student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs: Gather data and observations to understand student strengths and needs.
• Lead support plans: Develop and review Student Support Plans, behavior regulation plans, and learning pathways.
• Coach and empower staff: Build school-wide capacity by coaching teachers and teacher aides in inclusive classroom practices.
• Manage systems: Maintain the Additional Support Register and track progress data.
• Direct teaching: Conduct targeted small-group teaching.
• Collaborate: Partner with tamariki, whānau, staff, and external agencies.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Certificated teacher

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
Management units available based on experience

Gladstone Primary School is seeking a relational, highly organised, and collaborative Learning Support Coordinator to lead inclusive practices for students with moderate learning and behaviour needs.

Key responsibilities

• Identify needs: Gather data and observations to understand student strengths and needs.
• Lead support plans: Develop and review Student Support Plans, behavior regulation plans, and learning pathways.
• Coach and empower staff: Build school-wide capacity by coaching teachers and teacher aides in inclusive classroom practices.
• Manage systems: Maintain the Additional Support Register and track progress data.
• Direct teaching: Conduct targeted small-group teaching.
• Collaborate: Partner with tamariki, whānau, staff, and external agencies.

Key requirements

• Strong background in inclusive, adaptive, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• A solutions-focused, energetic, and flexible approach with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to raising teacher capability and improving student outcomes.

Interviews held Week 1, Term 4.