Part-Time Home-Based Teacher Aide — Inspire Learning

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Lower Hutt; Remote; NZD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Professional development

Team collaboration

Impactful work

Job summary

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is seeking a passionate Teacher Aide to support a student in home-based learning in Lower Hutt, Wellington. This part-time role offers 13 hours per week and a chance to contribute to a professional team delivering tailored learning support.

You'll work closely with kaiako, whānau, and ākonga, providing one-on-one or small-group support, assisting with IEPs, online learning, and adaptive materials, while fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teacher Aide or similar role supporting ākonga with special educational needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with ākonga, kaiako, and whānau.
• Patience, flexibility and genuine passion for supporting student learning.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confidence using a computer and online learning tools.
• Commitment to cultural responsiveness and diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Support ākonga with learning per IEP (Individual Education Plan).
• Assist kaiako in delivering lessons and adapting materials to meet needs.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to help ākonga achieve learning goals.
• Support ākonga in online learning and use assistive technology where required.
• Foster a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor progress, provide feedback to kaiako, and keep records.
• Attend team meetings, professional development, and learning events.

Skills

Teaching aide exp

Communication

Patience

Organisational skills

Tech skills

Cultural responsiveness

Job description

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is seeking a passionate Teacher Aide to support a student in home-based learning in Lower Hutt, Wellington. This part-time role offers 13 hours per week and a chance to contribute to a professional team delivering tailored learning support.

You'll work closely with kaiako, whānau, and ākonga, providing one-on-one or small-group support, assisting with IEPs, online learning, and adaptive materials, while fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.