Teacher Aide/Learning Assistant

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School in Mount Maunganui is seeking a dedicated Teacher Aide/Learning Assistant to support Year 7 & 8 students with diverse learning needs within inclusive classrooms.

You will provide in-class support, collaborate with school staff, assist students to achieve learning goals, and accompany them on school trips. The role starts in Term 1, 2027, and is fixed-term for at least 20 hours per week during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting diverse learners in a school setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for students.
• Work cooperatively with school staff.
• Assist students with achieving learning goals.
• Accompany students on school trips when necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Active team member

Calm and confident

Flexible and adaptable

Positive relationships

Sense of humour

Kind and compassionate

Job description

Mt Maunganui Intermediate School is made up of approximately 700 Year 7 & 8 students. We currently require an enthusiastic, reliable Teacher Aide/Learning Assistant to support students with diverse learning needs within our inclusive classrooms. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children and can support a variety of students with learning, behaviour, social and emotional needs. Previous experience working in a school and with students with diverse learning needs would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for students
• Work cooperatively with school staff
• Assist students with achieving learning goals
• Accompany the student on school trips when necessary
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

Required skills

• An active team member
• Calm and confident
• Flexible and able to use initiative
• Able to develop positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Has a sense of humour
• Is kind and compassionate

This is a fixed-term position of no less than 20 hours per week, during term time, final hours to be confirmed. The position formally starts in Term 1 (Tuesday 2 February 2027).