Teacher Aide (in class support)

School Jobs; Wellington; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) invites applications for a Teacher Aide to join our in-class support team for Term 1, 2027. The role supports individual students within a busy mainstream class, with a focus on Science and Maths.

The successful applicant will assist learning, respond to individual needs, liaise with teachers, and bring patience, humour and adaptability. Experience with students with learning needs, ADHD or autism spectrum conditions is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a secondary education setting.
• Ability to support learning across subjects.
• Patience, adaptability and strong relationship-building with students.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for individual students within a busy mainstream class.
• Liaise with teachers to plan, implement and monitor student progress.

Skills

Secondary education experience

In-class support

Science & Maths tutoring

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.