Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna Isleworth School in Canterbury, New Zealand, invites applications for a Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) on a permanent 0.5 FTE, part-time basis. The role focuses on identifying learners with additional needs and coordinating targeted supports, working with SENCO, leadership, kaiako, Teacher Aides, whānau and external specialists to strengthen inclusive practice.

Isleworth School emphasises ROCK values and professional learning for staff; shortlisting begins soon with

Qualifications

• Identify learners with additional learning needs early.
• Coordinate targeted interventions and individual learning plans.
• Collaborate with SENCO, leadership, kaiako, Teacher Aides and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain learning support procedures and programmes in collaboration with the SENCO and leadership team.
• Coordinate targeted interventions, individual learning plans, ESOL support, and external agency referrals.
• Work closely alongside classroom kaiako and Teacher Aides to implement effective, classroom-based supports.
• Build strong, positive partnerships with students, whānau, staff, and external specialists.
• Lead professional learning for staff, modelling the school’s vision and values while contributing to wider school life.

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.5

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

Te Kura o Te Mātāpuna is a vibrant, inclusive primary school with a strong sense of community and a deep commitment to our ROCK values: R esilient, O utstanding, C onnected, and K ind.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) (Permanent 0.5) to support our ākonga and make a meaningful impact on their learning journey.

In this key role, you will ensure children with additional learning needs are identified early and receive coordinated, effective support. Working collaboratively alongside our leadership team, SENCO, classroom kaiako, Teacher Aides, whānau, and external specialists, you will strengthen inclusive practice across our school and ensure every learner can thrive. At Isleworth School, we prioritise strengthening teacher capability and fostering an empowering, inclusive culture.

We are looking for our next ROCK star who will:

• Develop and maintain learning support procedures and programmes in collaboration with the SENCO and leadership team.
• Coordinate targeted interventions, individual learning plans, ESOL support, and external agency referrals.
• Work closely alongside classroom kaiako and Teacher Aides to implement effective, classroom-based supports.
• Build strong, positive partnerships with students, whānau, staff, and external specialists.
• Lead professional learning for staff, modelling the school’s vision and values while contributing to wider school life.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

• Shortlisting: Begins Monday, 5 October
• Interviews: Week of Monday, 12 October
• Position commences: Wednesday, 27 January 2027