Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO

Whatawhata School; Waikato; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Whatawhata School near Hamilton is seeking a caring, collaborative Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO to lead inclusive education for years 1-8. The role emphasises strong relationships with tamariki, whaanau and staff, and requires expertise in identifying needs and planning holistic targeted support.

The 0.6 FTE permanent position focuses on coordinating interventions, referrals, and individual learning plans while guiding teachers and learning assistants and strengthening partnerships with

Qualifications

• Experience as an educator with inclusive practice.
• Ability to use assessment information to plan targeted support.
• Ability to support teachers and lead learning assistants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interventions and learning support, referrals and individual learning plans.
• Strengthen whaanau partnerships and work with teachers.
• Lead the learning assistant team and coordinate school-based support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Inclusive teaching

Assessment planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

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About the role

Strong relationships. Inclusive learning. Making a difference.

We are seeking a caring, approachable and collaborative educator to take on the Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO role at our kura.

Situated just outside of Hamilton with a roll of 280 students we are a caring supportive community with rural school values.

Relationships are at the heart of this role. You will build trusting partnerships with tamariki, whaanau, teachers, learning assistants and external agencies to ensure learners feel valued, supported and able to succeed.

Our ideal applicant will bring:

• strong interpersonal skills, empathy and sound professional judgement
• effective teaching experience across a range of levels and a commitment to inclusive practice
• confident and capable in using assessment information and screening tools to identify needs (academic, social and emotional), plan holistic targeted support and evaluate progress
• the ability to guide and support teachers and lead learning assistants
• strong organisation, clear communication and reliable follow through
• an understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti, biculturalism and culturally responsive approaches to supporting learners and whaanau
• knowledge and understanding of child development and neurodiversity, and the ability to apply this to support diverse learning needs
• solutions focused problem solver with can-do attitude.

You will support tamariki, kaikao and whaanau through coordinating interventions and learning support, referrals and individual learning plans, strengthen whaanau partnerships, work with and through our teachers, and lead our learning assistant team.

This position is a 0.6 permanent role with the potential for further fixed term work.

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

Position Part-time (0.6 FTTE), Permanent

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