Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Tirau Primary School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Tīrau Primary School seeks an experienced Learning Support Coordinator to join its inclusive team from early 2027. The role focuses on coordinating practical support for ākonga with diverse learning needs and fostering collaboration with teachers and whānau.

A current NZ teacher registration is required, with a commitment to equitable outcomes. The successful candidate will help identify needs, liaise with RTLB and other services, and maintain confidential records while supporting transitions

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ teacher registration and certification.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent learners and diverse needs.
• Strong organisational and advocacy skills for student needs.
• Understands inclusive education, assessment, and interventions.
• Relationship-based learning practitioner with coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate learning support plans for ākonga and monitor progress.
• Work with teachers and learning assistants to strengthen practice.
• Identify needs early and implement timely, evidence-informed interventions.
• Liaise with RTLB and Ministry of Education as required.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records with privacy compliance.
• Support families to understand processes and guide decisions.
• Coordinate transitions and support inclusive classroom practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Coaching

Organisational skills

Advocacy

Education

Teacher registration (NZ)

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

Tīrau Primary School is looking for an experienced, inclusive and collaborative educator to join our team as our Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). The successful applicant will be well supported and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and staff to ensure the best possible support and outcomes for our learners.

This position has arisen from the rollout of Learning Support Coordinators across the country and is available from the start of 2027 (0.2 FTTE).

At Tīrau Primary School we are a community of learners who strive for excellence, take an active part in all we do, show respect for ourselves and others, and nurture one another to grow and thrive. Tīrau Primary is a Year 1 to 6 contributing school that is warm and welcoming, where every child, whānau and staff member belongs, and where we are proud to grow successful learners together.

You will:

• help ensure ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs receive timely, practical and well-coordinated support
• contribute to our inclusive culture
• support early identification of learning needs and interventions
• coordinate individual learning support plans
• work with teachers and learning assistants to strengthen classroom practice
• use a range of strategies and assessments to inform learner strengths and needs
• support parents and whānau to understand processes and guide decision making
• liaise with specialist services, including RTLB and the Ministry of Education
• support transitions, maintain accurate, confidential records with adherence to privacy requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• holds a current New Zealand teacher registration and certification
• has experience supporting neurodivergent ākonga and those with diverse learning needs
• strong organisational skills and the ability to advocate effectively for student needs would also be a strength.
• understands inclusive education, assessment, evidence-informed interventions
• is a relationship-based learning practitioner with good coaching skills.