Learning Support Teacher

Hutt Intermediate; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutt Intermediate School in Wellington is seeking a fixed-term full-time teacher to lead ORS specialist teaching and support for students funded through the ORS scheme. You will coordinate IEPs, transition planning and work closely with classroom teachers, teacher aides, whānau and external agencies to ensure coherent learner-centred support.

You will support English Language Learners, build strong relationships with whānau, and contribute to inclusive teaching practices across the school.

Qualifications

• ORS specialist teaching and coordination: lead learning programmes for students funded through ORS; coordinate IEPs and transition planning with teachers, aides and whānau.
• English Language Learning: support ELL learners to access the curriculum through small-group and in-class support.
• Whānau partnerships: build strong, trusting relationships with families and whānau, reflecting their voice in learning goals.
• Inclusive practice: strengthen inclusive teaching across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead ORS learning programmes and coordinate IEPs with staff, whānau and MOE Learning Support staff.
• Support ELL learners to develop language skills and confidently access the curriculum in small groups and class settings.
• Foster whānau partnerships and reflect their aspirations in student goals and outcomes.
• Strengthen inclusive teaching practices across the school.

Job description

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About the role

At Hutt Intermediate School we are committed to ensuring every learner feels valued, included and supported to achieve success. This fixed term full-time position includes responsibility for specialist teaching for students funded through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS), supporting English Language Learners (ELLs), and working with small groups of learners with diverse learning needs.

You will be joining a highly collaborative and well supported Learning Support Team, working alongside our Learning Support Coordinator/SENCO, dedicated teacher aides, classroom teachers, whānau, and external agencies to ensure every learner can thrive. We are seeking a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education, values strong relationships, and is keen to contribute to the wider life of our busy and vibrant school community. The successful applicant will align with our school values and beliefs and play an active role to ensure every learner belongs, participates and succeeds.

Key responsibilities

• ORS specialist teaching and coordination: Lead the planning, delivery and monitoring of learning programmes for students receiving Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding. Coordinate and contribute to Individual Education Plans (IEPs), transition planning and goal setting, working collaboratively with classroom teachers, teacher aides, whānau, Ministry of Education Learning Support staff and other specialists to ensure cohesive, learner centered support.
• English Language Learning: Support ELL learners to develop their language skills and confidently access the curriculum. This could include working with small groups and in class support.
• Whānau partnerships: Build strong, trusting relationships with families and whānau, ensuring their voice and aspirations are reflected in learning goals and outcomes.
• Inclusive practice: Support and build the capability of staff to strengthen inclusive teaching practices across the school.

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

Position Full-time, Fixed-term (28 Jan to 17 Dec 2027)

Reason for fixed-term position ORS funding dependant

Learning areas English, Health and PE, Learning languages, Mathematics and statistics, Science, Te reo Māori