LSC - Learning Support Coordinator (new position)

Stoke School; Nelson; On-site; NZD 24,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Stoke School in New Zealand is inviting applications for an Learning Support Coordinator. The role is part time (0.37–0.4 FTE) and permanent, based at Stoke School, starting from 2027.

You will work closely with the Principal and DPs to coordinate learning support and strengthen inclusive practices across the full primary school. The successful candidate will have NZ teacher registration, experience with diverse learning needs, and a deep understanding of inclusive education and UDL, paired with

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand teacher registration and certification.
• Experience supporting neurodivergent learners.
• Knowledge of inclusive education, assessment, evidence-informed interventions and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Responsibilities

• help ensure ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs receive timely, practical and well-coordinated support
• contribute to our inclusive culture
• support early identification of learning needs and interventions
• coordinate individual learning support plans
• work with teachers and teacher aides to strengthen classroom practice
• use a range of strategies and assessments to inform learner strengths and needs
• support parents and whānau to understand processes and guide decision making
• liaise with specialist services, including RTLB and the Ministry of Education
• support transitions,maintain accurate, confidential records with adherence to privacy requirements

Skills

Coaching skills

Relationship based learning

Collaboration

Education

NZ teacher registration

Job description

LSC - Learning Support Coordinator (new position)

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.4

General

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

Stoke School is looking for an experienced, inclusive and collaborative educator to join our team as our Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). The successful applicant will be well supported and work closely with the Principal and DPs to ensure the best possible support and outcomes for our learners.

This position has arisen from the rollout of Learning Support Coordinators across the country and is available from the start 2027 (0.37 FTTE funded - staffing as a 0.4 FFTE).

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and strengthen learning support across our full primary school. We are looking for someone who understands that effective learning support begins with knowing our ākonga, recognising their strengths and needs, and working alongside teachers, whānau and specialists.

We are a community of kind, curious, creative, confident and active learners who reach for great heights, helping to shape the way we work in our learning community and guiding our programmes as we work together towards implementing this vision. Stoke School is a wonderful and rewarding learning community, where people are warm and welcoming.

You will:

• help ensure ākonga with diverse and additional learning needs receive timely, practical and well-coordinated support
• contribute to our inclusive culture
• support early identification of learning needs and interventions
• coordinate individual learning support plans
• work with teachers and teacher aides to strengthen classroom practice
• use a range of strategies and assessments to inform learner strengths and needs
• support parents and whānau to understand processes and guide decision making
• liaise with specialist services, including RTLB and the Ministry of Education
• support transitions,maintain accurate, confidential records with adherence to privacy requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• holds a current New Zealand teacher registration and certification
• has experience supporting neurodivergent ākonga and those with diverse learning needs
• understands inclusive education, assessment, evidence-informed interventions and Universal Design for Learning. Is a relationship based learning practioner with good coaching skills.