Teacher Aide (in class support)

School Jobs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

School Jobs in Wellington is seeking a qualified Teacher Aide to join our in-class support team for Term 1, 2027. You will work with students across multiple subjects, including Science and Maths, providing individual support within a busy mainstream class environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in secondary education and will liaise with teachers to support learning. Patience, humour, adaptability and quick relationship-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary education and classroom support.
• Ability to work with students with ADHD and learning needs.
• Willingness to liaise with teachers and support learning.

Responsibilities

• Support individual students within a busy mainstream class environment.
• Assist with Science and Maths learning alongside teachers.
• Provide in-class support and respond to individual needs.
• Coordinate with teaching staff to facilitate learning.

Skills

Student support

Patience

Adaptable

Team player

Education

Teaching aide credential

Job description

At the core of Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) are Whānau, Excellence, Respect and Ora. Applicants will be committed to continuing the prioritisation of Mātauranga Māori and joining our kura on its journey to being bicultural. We are a coeducational non-uniform school located on Pukeahu. We have a growing relationship with Te Atiawa which supports our kura’s access to the wider community of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and its potential local curriculum.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher Aide to join our in class support team for Term 1, 2027. This position will suit someone who is able to work with and support individual students within a busy mainstream class environment. The ideal candidate will have experience of secondary education, teaching and learning processes, and will work with students across a range of subjects including Science and Maths. The successful applicant will support learning, respond to individual needs and liaise with teachers. Patience, a sense of humour, adaptability and the ability to form relationships quickly are essential.

Experience of working with students with learning needs is advantageous.

Experience of working with students with ADHD, specific learning needs and autistic spectrum conditions is desirable.

The position is for 28 hours per week. This is a permanent term time only position exclusive of annual leave.

The start date will be determined dependent on the successful applicant's availability and the return of police vetting checks.

Timeline For Appointments

• Applications close: Sunday 15 November at 5pm
• Interviews may be held prior to the closing date but no offer of employment will be made until after the application deadline has passed.