Teacher Aide

Arahunga Specialist School; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arahunga Specialist School in Wellington is seeking a Teacher Aide who is passionate about supporting learners with learning challenges and complex needs. You will work in our hubs under the direction of Specialist Teachers and Therapists to create engaging learning experiences.

The role emphasizes patience, teamwork, and a strength-based approach, with a focus on health and safety and a positive mindset.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Enjoy working within a team.
• View learners with a strength-based perspective.
• Positive mindset.
• Physically fit.
• Understanding of health and safety.
• Prior experience in a school or disability sector is an advantage but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with learning challenges and complex needs.
• Work within a team under the direction of Specialist Teachers and Therapists.
• Make learning fun and engaging for learners.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Patience & empathy

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strength-based mindset

Positive mindset

Physical fitness

Health & safety awareness

Experience in education/disability

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.

We are looking for a Teacher Aide who is passionate about making a difference for learners who have learning challenges and complex needs. This position requires you to work in our Hubs under the direction of our Specialist Teachers and Therapists.

Key responsibilities

• Support learners with learning challenges and complex needs
• Work within a team under the direction of Specialist Teachers and Therapists
• Make learning fun and engaging for learners
• Maintain health and safety standards

About you

• Patience and empathy
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Enjoy working within a team
• View learners with a strength based perspective
• Positive mindset
• Physically fit
• Understanding of health and safety
• Prior experience in a school or disability sector is an advantage but not a requirement