One-on-One Learning Assistant for Student Success

St Cuthberts; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St Cuthbert's College in New Zealand seeks an outstanding learning assistant to support a student alongside teachers, helping academic progress and wellbeing. You will provide one-on-one educational support, implement learning programmes, and maintain records of sessions to tailor resources.

The role focuses on fostering positive relationships, collaboration with staff, and adapting materials to individual needs to promote active engagement.

Qualifications

• Have valid working rights in New Zealand.
• Display a high level of empathy.
• Have prior experience with neurodivergent students.
• Use initiative to respond to the needs of students.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Be well-organised and display a high level of attention to detail.
• Have a high degree of proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Show an ability to work unsupervised.
• Be able to complete work promptly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate the ability to work positively and appropriately as part of a school community.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students to access the curriculum across a range of subjects
• Enabling students to develop strategies for organisation
• Providing daily updates about learning goals and progress
• Assisting students with task completion
• Supporting students with learning activities
• Adapting classroom materials to individual needs
• Providing assistance for participation in the classroom

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisation

Neurodivergent awareness

Job description

St Cuthbert's College in New Zealand seeks an outstanding learning assistant to support a student alongside teachers, helping academic progress and wellbeing. You will provide one-on-one educational support, implement learning programmes, and maintain records of sessions to tailor resources.

The role focuses on fostering positive relationships, collaboration with staff, and adapting materials to individual needs to promote active engagement.