Primary School Learning Support Assistant

Paparoa Street School; Papanui-Innes Community; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Paparoa Street School in Christchurch, New Zealand is offering a part-time role to support primary students during learning activities and school programs. You will work with teachers and the Learning Support team to foster inclusion, build confidence, and help students engage in their learning experiences.

Hours range from 10 to 27 per week during term time. Start date is 12 October 2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and a police clearance will be undertaken.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient and caring demeanor.
• Enjoys working with primary school aged children.
• Calm, responsive and adaptable approach.
• Reliable and responsible teammate.
• Able to build positive relationships with children.
• Curious about how children learn and communicate.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individual students or small groups during learning and school activities.
• Helping students build confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Supporting students with regulation and engagement.
• Following individual learning, behaviour and support plans.
• Supporting students with additional learning or health needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
• Working closely with teachers and the Learning Support team.
• Encouraging students to participate, develop strengths and experience success.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Caring

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Relationship building

Initiative

Creativity

Inclusion mindset

Job description

Paparoa Street School in Christchurch, New Zealand is offering a part-time role to support primary students during learning activities and school programs. You will work with teachers and the Learning Support team to foster inclusion, build confidence, and help students engage in their learning experiences.

Hours range from 10 to 27 per week during term time. Start date is 12 October 2026. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and a police clearance will be undertaken.