Teacher Aide

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 looking for a passionate and dedicated Teacher Aide (Kaiāwhina mō te akoranga) to support an ākonga (student) in their home-based learning in Lower Hutt, Wellington. This part-time role for 13 hours per week is an opportunity to play a key role in a professional team, providing tailored learning support that empowers ākonga to reach their goals.

This is a rewarding and flexible opportunity where you'll make a meaningful impact on a student's learning journey.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting ākonga with their learning, as outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assisting Kaiako (teachers) in delivering lessons and adapting materials to meet individual learning needs.
• Providing one-on-one or small group support to help ākonga achieve their learning goals.
• Supporting ākonga to engage in online learning and use assistive technology where required.
• Encouraging positive engagement by fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitoring progress, providing feedback to Kaiako, and keeping accurate records.
• Attending team meetings, professional development, and supporting learning events or activities.

We're looking for someone who brings energy, empathy, and adaptability to engage with our ākonga and support their learning.

Requirements

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

If you don't meet every requirement but are passionate about supporting ākonga in their learning, we'd still love to hear from you!

What we offer

At Te Kura, we're committed to providing a supportive, flexible work environment where our people thrive. You'll benefit from:

• A competitive hourly rate ranging from $27.25 to $34.06, aligned with the Teacher Aide Pay Equity Settlement (as per the Teacher Aide Work Matrix). The final rate will be determined based on ākonga learning needs and your unique combination of experience and skills.
• Opportunities for professional development and team collaboration.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of ākonga.

Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (Te Kura) is New Zealand's largest provider of distance education, supporting ākonga of all ages and abilities across the country and overseas. With a rich history dating back to 1922, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalised learning experiences that empower ākonga to reach their full potential.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 16 October 2026.