Teacher Aide

Waiau Pā School; Waiau Pa; Presencial; NZD 42.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Waiau Pā School in Auckland's Waiau Pa area is seeking a caring Teacher Aide to support junior students with diverse needs in mainstream classrooms. You will help students access learning, build independence, and form supportive connections with peers and whānau.

The role focuses on patient, collaborative daily support, including personal care when needed, and celebrates small steps toward big achievements. Experience with special needs is helpful but not required as training is provided.

Formación

• Patient, compassionate, and adaptable.
• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau.
• Shows initiative and works well as part of a team.
• Committed to learning and developing practice.
• Finds joy in celebrating each student's progress.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is an advantage but not essential.
• Support with personal care, including toileting and changing.

Responsabilidades

• Support students' access to learning and build independence.
• Help develop social connections and celebrate progress.
• Assist with personal care and daily wellbeing tasks.
• Work within mainstream classrooms alongside teachers.
• Collaborate with staff and whānau to support student outcomes.

Conocimientos

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Initiative

Commitment to learning

Descripción del empleo

Are you passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs to achieve success?

We are seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide to join our junior school team, supporting students with a range of high and complex needs within mainstream classrooms.

This is a rewarding role where you will help students access learning, build independence, develop social connections, and celebrate success in ways that are meaningful to them.

We are looking for someone who:

Is patient, compassionate, and adaptable.

Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and whānau.

Shows initiative and works well as part of a team.

Is committed to learning and developing their practice.

Finds joy in celebrating each student's progress, no matter how small.

Support with personal care, including toileting and changing.

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is an advantage but not essential.

The most rewarding part of this role is seeing the small steps that lead to big achievements and knowing you have helped make them possible.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as a teacher aide?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience working with children with special needs?