Teacher Aide starting Nov 2026

Campbells Bay School; Hibiscus and Bays; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Campbells Bay School is seeking a positive, solutions-focused person to provide 1:1 support for learners with specific behavioural and health needs. The role operates Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break, totaling 22 hours per school week.

The position runs in 2026 and reopens in 2027. Training day prior to starting is included, and hours may adjust slightly based on funding. An ideal candidate has prior teacher aide experience and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with students with behaviour and learning needs and form a positive relationship.
• Work alongside the classroom teachers and receive instructions and guidance for how to support the student.
• Be able to use initiative and reflect on the programme and modify where necessary.
• We would prefer someone with previous teacher aide experience and who has good English communication skills.
• Uphold and live our school values of Manaakitanga, Manawanui, Mahi Tahi and Manawa Reka.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to learners with specific behavioural and health needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to implement support plans.
• Adapt approaches based on student responses and feedback.
• Maintain professional and supportive communication with families as appropriate.

Skills

Relationship building

Teacher aide experience

English communication

Job description

We are looking for a positive, solutions focussed person to help support our learners with specific behavioural and health needs. The person would be providing 1:1 support.

Campbells Bay School is a positive, collaborative and supportive school. We value our staff as the most important aspect of our success as a school and we resource and support you accordingly.

This position is fixed term from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break (school term weeks only for the remainder of the 2026 school year). Starting Monday 23 November through to Thursday 17 December for 2026, with a training day prior to starting. This equates to 5:30 hours per day, and 22 hours per school week.

The position would recommence in 2027 on Wednesday 3 February until Thursday 16 December 2027 (school term weeks only). Please note that the 2027 daily hours may slightly reduce depending on funding received.

Position requirements:

• Ability to connect with students with behaviour and learning needs and form a positive relationship.
• Work alongside the classroom teachers and receive instructions and guidance for how to support the student.
• Be able to use initiative and reflect on the programme and modify where necessary.
• We would prefer someone with previous teacher aide experience and who has good English communication skills.
• Uphold and live our school values of Manaakitanga, Manawanui, Mahi Tahi and Manawa Reka.

Expressions of interest should be emailed to Patricia Meder, Deputy Principal, at: ••••@campbellsbay.school.nz . Please include a covering letter, your CV and the names of two referees - thank you.

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found.