Teacher Aid - Oral language Programme

Taupiri School; Taupiri; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Taupiri School is seeking an experienced Teacher Aide – Oral Language and Learning Support to join our team. The role involves working with small groups of students across the school, delivering targeted oral language programmes that help build confidence, communication skills and success in learning.

The successful applicant will work under the guidance of classroom teachers and school leadership. This fixed-term position is 12 hours per week and ends 10 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teacher Aide or in a similar educational support role.
• Experience supporting children's oral language, communication or literacy development.
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children.
• Enjoys working with small groups of learners.
• Organised, reliable and able to follow planned learning programmes.
• Police Vet required under the Children's Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students delivering targeted oral language programmes
• Build confidence and communication skills in learners
• Support children's oral language, communication or literacy development
• Follow planned learning programmes
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times

Skills

Teacher Aide experience

Oral language support

Small group instruction

Team collaboration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Teacher Aide – Oral Language and Learning Support

12 hours per week (Monday–Friday, approximately 2.5 hours per day)
Fixed-term position until 10 December 2026 (or the last day of the 2026 school year)

Taupiri School is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and caring Teacher Aide – Oral Language and Learning Support to join our team.

This role involves working with small groups of students across the school, delivering targeted oral language programmes that help build confidence, communication skills and success in learning.

The successful applicant will work under the guidance of classroom teachers and school leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Work with small groups of students delivering targeted oral language programmes
• Build confidence and communication skills in learners
• Support children's oral language, communication or literacy development
• Follow planned learning programmes
• Work collaboratively as part of a team
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times

About you

• Previous experience working as a Teacher Aide or in a similar educational support role
• Experience supporting children's oral language, communication or literacy development
• Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with children
• Enjoys working with small groups of learners
• Organised, reliable and able to follow planned learning programmes
• Required to undergo a Police Vet in accordance with the Children's Act 2014

About us

At Taupiri School, our vision is Toi te Kupu, Toi te Mana, Toi te Whenua – Our Stories, Our Mana, Our Place. We are committed to building responsible and resilient young people who can establish and maintain positive relationships and create a better future for all. Our values of Relationships, Responsibility and Resilience underpin everything we do.