Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) – 0.2 FTTE

Windwhistle School; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Windwhistle School is seeking an experienced, highly organised Learning Support Coordinator to join our small rural primary team (Years 0–6). The role focuses on coordinating and strengthening learning support across the school, ensuring learners with additional needs receive timely, effective support.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Principal, teachers and external agencies, identifying diverse learning needs and coordinating assessments, individual learning plans, and

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with current full practising certificate (NZ).
• Experience identifying diverse learning needs and coordinating supports.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and strengthen learning support across the school with the Principal, teachers, ākonga and whānau.
• Coordinate assessments, referrals, individual learning plans, interventions and progress monitoring.
• Support teachers to implement inclusive, evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Build culturally responsive relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff and external specialists.

Skills

Registered teacher

Learning support coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Te Tiriti o Waitangi literacy

Education

NZ/TAE teaching qualification

Tools

Assessment coordination tools

Job description

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.2

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

Windwhistle School is a small, rural Years 0–6 primary school committed to growing exceptional learners, people and citizens.

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and highly organised teacher to join our team as Learning Support Coordinator (LSC).

Working closely with the Principal, teachers, ākonga, whānau and external agencies, the successful applicant will coordinate and strengthen learning support across our school, ensuring learners with additional needs are identified early and receive timely, effective support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has sound knowledge and experience in identifying and responding to diverse learning needs.
• Can effectively coordinate assessments, referrals, individual learning plans, interventions and progress monitoring.
• Supports teachers to implement inclusive, evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Builds positive, culturally responsive relationships with ākonga, whānau, staff and external specialists.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational, communication and documentation skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and follow through on agreed actions.
• Is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, collaborative practice and equitable outcomes for all learners.

Applicants must be experienced registered teachers holding a current full practising certificate.

This is a standalone permanent 0.2 FTTE position (one day per week). No additional classroom teaching hours are available.

A detailed job description is available on request.