Tutorial Assistant

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Tauranga is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to support the Skills for Living for Supported Learners programme.

You will work with adult ākonga with special education needs, assisting with daily classroom tasks, providing two-way learning support, and helping supervise off-campus activities. This role emphasizes inclusion, patience, and building confidence in learning.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with special education needs.
• Ability to follow tutor direction and work collaboratively.
• Strong communication, empathy, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Support tutor with daily classroom activities.
• Assist ākonga with individual learning tasks.
• Help maintain an inclusive, positive class environment.
• Build supportive relationships with students and team.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE, 18.75 hours per week)

We are seeking a classroom assistant to support the tutor in our Skills for Living for Supported Learners programme.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with adult students with special education needs. Working in support of the tutor, the successful candidate will help with day-to-day classroom management, individual assistance for students completing classroom work, and supervision during off-campus trips and activities.

Our Skills for Living for Supported Learners team is seeking a caring and motivated Classroom Assistant to support adult ākonga with special education needs.
Working alongside the tutor, you will help with day‑to‑day classroom activities, provide individual learning support, and assist with supervision during off‑campus outings.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about empowering learners to build independence, confidence, and life skills.

In this role, you will support the tutor with daily classroom activities while assisting ākonga with their individual learning tasks, ensuring each student feels guided and confident in their progress. You will also provide supervision during off‑campus activities, helping to create safe and enjoyable learning experiences beyond the classroom. A key part of the role is maintaining an inclusive, positive environment where all learners feel valued, and building strong, supportive relationships with both students and the wider team.

• Support tutor with daily classroom activities
• Assist ākonga with individual learning tasks
• Help maintain an inclusive, positive class environment
• Build supportive relationships with students and team

You bring:

• Genuine passion for supporting learners with special education needs
• Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills
• Ability to follow tutor direction and work collaboratively
• Confidence supporting learners one‑on‑one and in groups
• Reliability, flexibility, and a positive, can‑do attitude

(No formal teaching qualification required — just a passion for people and learning.)

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.

Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:

• Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
• Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
• Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose

At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.