LSC

Otakiri School; Edgecumbe; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otakiri School, St Joseph’s School Matatā, and Putauaki School in the Eastern Bay of Plenty are seeking a Learning Support Coordinator to work across three school communities dedicated to inclusive education and strong learner outcomes.

You will coordinate learning support by bringing together ākonga, whānau, teachers, school leaders and external agencies; identify learning needs; coordinate interventions; and ensure support is responsive, effective and inclusive across Years 0-8.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating learning support processes across three schools.
• Collaborating with teachers to develop, implement and review IEPs and targeted learning programmes.
• Supporting inclusive classroom practices and evidence-informed teaching approaches.
• Building partnerships with ākonga, whānau and external agencies (e.g., RTLB and MOE learning support services).
• Supporting teachers and teacher aides to meet diverse academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Monitoring learner progress and evaluating intervention effectiveness.
• Promoting culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming practices across the three sites.
• Collaborating with school leaders to strengthen learning support systems and optimise resources.

Job description

Otakiri School | St Joseph’s School, Matatā | Putauaki SchoolEastern Bay of Plenty | Start date: 28 January 2027

Make a difference across three school communities.

Are you passionate about inclusive education and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed?

Otakiri School, St Joseph’s School Matatā, and Putauaki School are seeking a dedicated, collaborative and relationship-focused Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to work across our three school communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen learning support systems, build teacher capability and improve outcomes for ākonga with diverse learning needs across Years 0-8.

About the role

Working across three schools, you will coordinate learning support by bringing together ākonga, whānau, teachers, school leaders and external agencies. You will help identify learning needs, coordinate appropriate interventions and ensure support is responsive, effective and inclusive.

Key responsibilities include

• Coordinating learning support processes, referrals and interventions across all three schools.
• Working alongside teachers to develop, implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and targeted learning programmes.
• Supporting inclusive classroom practices and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
• Building strong partnerships with ākonga, whānau and external agencies, including RTLB and Ministry of Education learning support services.
• Supporting teachers and teacher aides to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional and behavioural needs of learners.
• Monitoring learner progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
• Promoting culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming practices that recognise the strengths and identities of every learner.
• Collaborating with school leaders to strengthen learning support systems and ensure resources are used effectively.

Nau mai, haere mai - we welcome applications from people who share our commitment to inclusive education and success for every learner.