Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Kaitaia Intermediate; Northland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaitaia Intermediate in Northland is seeking a collaborative NZ registered teacher to join as Learning Support Coordinator for two days per week (0.4 FTTE) on a fixed-term basis for the 2027 school year.

The LSC role connects learners with diverse needs to appropriate supports, working with teachers, whānau and external services to enable participation and progress in an inclusive learning environment. The position ends Jan 2028.

Qualifications

• Current NZ teacher registration and a full practising certificate.
• Experience teaching and supporting learners with diverse learning, behavioral, or wellbeing needs.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services.

Responsibilities

• Learner and whānau engagement to guide learning supports.
• Co-design support plans with classroom teachers and enhance inclusive practices.
• Coordinate specialist supports (MoE, RTLB, health services) and allocate teacher aides.
• Plan smooth transitions for learners between school levels.
• Contribute data-informed insights with leadership to align interventions.
• Promote Te Tiriti o Waitangi in inclusive education.

Skills

Relational and communication skills

Bicultural practice & Te Tiriti o Wait

Inclusive pedagogy

Collaborative teamwork with agencies

Education

NZ teaching registration & practising certificate

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking a collaborative, dedicated, and experienced NZ registered teacher to join our school community as a Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) for two days per week (0.4 FTTE), fixed term for the 2027 school year.

The LSC plays a vital role in ensuring all learners with diverse learning and wellbeing needs can access the support they require to fully participate, progress, and thrive in an inclusive learning environment. Working alongside classroom teachers, leadership, teacher aides, whānau, and external specialist services—including Ministry of Education Learning Support and Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour (RTLB)—the LSC acts as a connector and facilitator across our multi-layered system of support.

Key responsibilities and focus areas

• Learner and whānau Engagement: Build strong, culturally responsive partnerships with tamariki and whānau to ensure their voices, identity, and aspirations guide learning support decisions.
• Teacher capability and support: Collaborate with classroom teachers to interpret assessment data, co-design support plans, and enhance inclusive teaching practices across everyday routines.
• Coordination of supports: Initiate requests for specialist support (MoE, RTLB, health services) and oversee in‑school allocation and guidance for teacher aides.
• Transitions: Plan and facilitate smooth, predictable transitions for learners entering school or moving between educational levels.
• Leadership and strategic alignment: Work with school leadership to contribute data‑informed insights, align targeted/tailored interventions, and champion inclusive education grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Current NZ teacher registration and a full practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and working with learners who have diverse learning, behavioral, or wellbeing needs.

Key skills and attributes

• Strong relational and communication skills with the ability to influence and coach adults effectively.
• Commitment to bicultural practice and giving practical effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Understanding of inclusive pedagogy, universal design for learning, and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.

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

Position Part‑time (0.4 FTTE), Fixed‑term (27 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2028)

Reason for fixed‑term position Role ends 2028

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