Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

South Auckland Middle School; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

South Auckland Middle School is seeking an experienced, inclusive Learning Support Coordinator to join our team. This is a new 0.2 FTTE permanent position, starting at the beginning of Term 1, 2027. The role carries 1 management unit (MU).

Days of work are negotiable. You will be released from classroom teaching for the LSC portion of your role. As our LSC, you will work with leadership, teachers, ākonga and whānau to identify learning support needs and ensure learners get the right support at

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with a current full practising certificate.
• Experience working with diverse or additional learning needs.
• Ability to build capability in colleagues and work collaboratively.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Organised, approachable and strong communicator with whānau and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning support needs early in collaboration with staff and whānau.
• Coordinate planning, implementation and review of individual learning plans.
• Work with RTLB and MoE learning support specialists and other agencies.
• Observe ākonga to understand support needs and respond appropriately.
• Build inclusive practice across the school and support leadership equipo.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaborative practice

Communication with whānau

Culturally responsive

Organised and proactive

Education

Full practising certificate

Job description

South Auckland Middle School is seeking an experienced, inclusive teacher to join us as our first Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). This is a new 0.2 FTTE permanent position, starting at the beginning of Term 1, 2027. The position carries 1 management unit (MU). Days of work are negotiable.

As our LSC, you will work alongside our leadership team, teachers, ākonga and whānau to identify learning support needs early and make sure our learners get the right support at the right time. You will be fully released from classroom teaching for the LSC portion of your role.

The role will include:

• Working with teachers to recognise and respond to diverse learning needs, and building inclusive practice across the school
• Observing and working directly with ākonga to understand and identify support needs
• Supporting the planning, implementation and review of individual learning and support plans
• Partnering with whānau so they can understand and access learning support
• Coordinating with RTLB, Ministry of Education learning support specialists and other agencies

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a registered teacher with a current full practising certificate (essential)
• Has demonstrated experience working with and including learners with diverse or additional learning needs
• Can build capability in colleagues and work collaboratively across a school
• Is culturally responsive and committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Is organised, approachable and a confident communicator with whānau and external agencies

The Ministry of Education's LSC role description is available on request.