Teacher Aide

Sommerville Special School; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,970 - 44,109; Full time

Job summary

Sommerville School in Panmure, Auckland, is seeking a Teacher Aide (Term-Time Only) to join its award-winning team. The role supports more than 380 neurodiverse learners aged 5–21, working across the base school and satellite classrooms in a collaborative multi-disciplinary setting.

The base pay rate starts at $27.25 per hour under the SS SCA; remuneration will reflect qualifications and experience. A NZ driver licence is strongly preferred; 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time.

Qualifications

• Support learners with diverse needs in a collaborative school setting.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver personalised programmes.
• Term-time only role: 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Full NZ driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
• Support neurodiverse learners aged 5–21 across base and satellite classrooms.
• Contribute to a collaborative, purpose-driven team and school culture.
• Follow school policies and the SSSCA terms and conditions.

Skills

Empathetic

Calm demeanor

Active listening

Willing to learn

Reliable driver

Job description

Panmure, New Zealand | Posted on 27/07/2026

• Salary The terms and conditions, including base salary, are set by the relevant collective agreement
• City Panmure
• Province Auckland
• Postal Code 1072

Job Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

At Sommerville, our staff are our superpower. In 2026, we were honoured with the New Zealand Education Excellence Award for Quality Teaching & Instruction, recognising our commitment to outstanding education and student outcomes.

If you're passionate about supporting learners with diverse needs and want to be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.

TEACHER AIDE | SPECIALIST SCHOOL

Term-Time Only

25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Sommerville School is a specialist school supporting more than 380 neurodiverse learners aged 5-21 years. Our services include our base school in Panmure, satellite classrooms across 15 mainstream schools, and a community programme for young adults aged 18-21 years in Highland Park.

Our 300+ team of educators, therapists, specialists and teacher aides work together in a multi-disciplinary approach to meet the individual needs of every learner, with personalised learning programmes.

About You

We're looking for people who are:

• Empathetic and patient
• Calm, positive, and encouraging
• Good listeners and communicators
• Willing to learn new skills and approaches
• A full New Zealand driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle are strongly preferred.

The terms and conditions, including the base salary, for this position are set by the Support Staff in Schools' Collective Agreement (SSSCA).

The current base pay rate for Grade B-C Teacher Aides start at $27.25 per hour. Remuneration will be determined in accordance with the relevant collective agreement, based on your qualifications and experience.

About Sommerville

Our vision is 'Together, learning to live our best lives' and our values are 'Kia Māia/Courageous and Kia Hono/Connected'.

Learn more about Sommerville School by watching our short video:

This position will commence in Term 3, 2026, or by negotiation.