Teacher Aide

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

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.

This is a great opportunity for students studying education, teaching, psychology, social work, health, occupational therapy, speech language therapy or other people focused professions to gain valuable practical experience working with primary school aged children.

You will work alongside experienced teachers and learning support professionals, developing your understanding of children, learning, inclusion and individual needs while making a genuine difference to a child’s school experience.

What you will be doing

• 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 our Learning Support team
• Encouraging students to participate, develop their strengths and experience success

We are looking for someone who

• Is warm, patient and caring
• Enjoys working with primary school aged children
• Is calm, responsive and adaptable
• Is reliable and responsible
• Can build positive relationships with children
• Is curious about how children learn, communicate and experience the world
• Is willing to learn and take guidance from experienced staff
• Works well as part of a team
• Can use initiative and think creatively
• Believes every child should feel included, valued and supported

Previous experience working with children is helpful, but it is not essential. We are interested in people who have the right attitude, are willing to learn and genuinely want to make a difference.

The position

Hours: 10 - 27 hours per week

When: School term time only, Term 4 2026

Start: Monday 12 October 2026

Location: Paparoa Street School, Christchurch

Pay: In line with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement

Term 4 runs from October to December, making this a great opportunity to gain practical experience working in a primary school before the university year begins again.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Police clearance will be undertaken.