Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)/Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Centralregionalhealth; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Regional Health School Wellington is seeking an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to lead and coordinate learning support services for students whose health or wellbeing needs impact their educational engagement and achievement.

This role requires identifying and monitoring learning support, coordinating IEPs and transition planning, building teacher capability in inclusive, trauma-informed practice, and working with whānau,

Qualifications

• This role requires NZ registered teacher status with experience supporting diverse health/learning needs.
• Knowledge of inclusive education and learning support systems is essential.
• Strong partnerships with whānau and multidisciplinary teams are needed.
• Excellent communication, organisational and case-management skills are required.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Ability to work independently across a geographically dispersed region.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, coordination and monitoring of learning support for students with diverse needs.
• Coordinate IEPs and transition planning for students' learning journeys.
• Build teacher capability in inclusive, trauma-informed practice.
• Collaborate with whānau, health professionals, enrolling schools and agencies.
• Coordinate access to specialist services and learning support pathways.
• Contribute to strategic planning and inclusive school-wide practices.
• Advocate for students and ensure their voice informs decisions.

Skills

Inclusive education

IEP coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Case management

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed practice

Education

NZ teaching registration

Job description

Central Regional Health School Wellington

Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)/Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

Full time, Permanent

Certificated teacher, Certificated teacher, General, Special education needs coordinator (SENCO)

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

Regional Health School Unit and 2MUs

Are you passionate about ensuring every learner can access, participate, and succeed in education? Central Regional Health School is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) and Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) to lead and coordinate learning support services for students whose health or wellbeing needs impact their educational engagement and achievement.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference for young people and their whānau by ensuring equitable access to education and supporting successful pathways back into learning, training, employment, and community participation.

As our SENCO / LSC you will:

• Lead the identification, coordination, and monitoring of learning support for students with diverse and complex needs.
• Coordinate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and transition planning.
• Build teacher capability in inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practice.
• Work collaboratively with whānau, health professionals, enrolling schools, and community agencies.
• Coordinate access to specialist services and learning support pathways.
• Contribute to strategic planning and the ongoing development of inclusive school-wide practices.
• Advocate for students and ensure their voice is central to decision making.

We are looking for a NZ registered teacher who:

• Has successful experience supporting learners with additional learning, behavioural, health, disability, or mental health needs.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of inclusive education and learning support systems.
• Builds effective partnerships with whānau and multidisciplinary teams.
• Has excellent communication, organisational, and case-management skills.
• Is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally responsive practice.
• Can work independently across a geographically dispersed region.

Experience as a SENCO, Learning Support Coordinator, pastoral leader, or in specialist education settings will be highly regarded.

This position requires regular travel. Applicants must hold a full New Zealand driver's licence and have access to a registered and warranted vehicle for work-related duties.

Join us in making a meaningful difference for young people and their whānau.