Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School in Tauranga, New Zealand, seeks an outstanding Learning Support Coordinator from Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on creating inclusive learning pathways, strengthening partnerships with families and kaiako, and coordinating targeted interventions for learners.

The successful candidate will advocate for neurodiverse and additional-needs kaimanawa while maintaining high expectations for learning, belonging and participation.

Qualifications

• Relational educators who can build strong partnerships with kaimanawa, whānau, kaiako and agencies.
• Solutions-focused approach to learning support and inclusion.
• Experience coordinating learning support across a school.
• Ability to coach and build capability in others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and strengthen learning support systems across Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School.
• Identify barriers to learning with kaiako and develop inclusive responses.
• Monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and assess their impact.
• Coordinate individual learning plans, transitions and wrap-around support.
• Collaborate with Learning Support team, SLT, Teacher Aides, specialists and external agencies.

Skills

Relational educator

Solutions-focused

Learning support coordination

Collaboration

Coaching

Advocacy for neurodiverse learners

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Primary and intermediate (Years 1-8) / kura tuatahi, Certificated teacher

Are you a highly relational, solutions-focused educator who is passionate about ensuring every kaimanawa has the opportunity to thrive?

Due to continued growth across our kura, Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School is seeking an outstanding Learning Support Coordinator to join our fun, collaborative and forward-thinking team from the beginning of Term 1, 2027.

At Te Manawa, we believe in creating a one-size-fits-one developmental learning pathway, where inclusion is everyone's responsibility and learning support is woven into the everyday life of our ako hapori.

We are looking for someone who can build strong, mana-enhancing partnerships with kaimanawa, whānau, kaiako, support staff and external agencies, while strengthening responsive and inclusive systems across our kura.

You will:

• Coordinate and strengthen learning support systems across the school.
• Work alongside kaiako to identify barriers to learning and develop practical, inclusive responses.
• Support targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and monitor their impact.
• Coordinate individual learning plans, transitions and wrap-around support.
• Collaborate closely with our Learning Support team, SLT, Teacher Aides, specialists and external agencies.
• Use assessment, observations and learner voice to inform next steps.
• Coach and build capability in others, rather than simply "taking over" support.
• Advocate for neurodiverse and additional-needs kaimanawa while maintaining high expectations for learning, belonging and participation.

Strengths in inclusive and neuro-affirming practice, intervention systems, Structured Literacy and Mathematics, Assessment for Learning, coaching, ORS, RTLB, Ministry of Education processes, specialist agencies and whānau partnerships would be highly valued.

Most importantly, we are looking for an outstanding team player who brings energy, curiosity and a genuine belief that every learner can experience success.

If you can ignite possibilities, navigate complexity and help kaimanawa thrive, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will join us at the start of Term 1, 2027.