Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO

Whatawhata School; Whatawhata; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Whatawhata School in Waikato invites applications for a caring educator to take on the Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO role. You will build partnerships with tamariki, whaanau, teachers and external agencies to identify needs and plan targeted support.

The role focuses on coordinating interventions, referrals, individual learning plans and leading our learning assistant team, with a strong emphasis on inclusive practice and Te Tiriti principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in inclusive education and using assessment information to identify needs.
• Ability to plan holistic targeted support and evaluate progress.
• Ability to guide and support teachers and lead learning assistants.
• Strong organisation, communication and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interventions and learning support for tamariki.
• Manage referrals and individual learning plans with whaanau and teachers.
• Lead the learning assistant team and build partnerships with external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Professional judgement

Leadership

Job description

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.

School visits are welcome by contacting the principal.