Learning Support Teacher Aides
We have several Teacher Aide positions available within our specialist Learning Support Lab and we are seeking Teacher Aides with variating levels of experience and skills to join the team. To succeed in this position, you will be energetic with a sunny disposition and ideally have experience in working with young people with additional educational needs. Applicants need to be flexible and proactive in their approach to teenagers and prepared to work with students in our specialist learning lab and/or in the wider school.
Job tasks and Responsibilities:
The following is a range of duties that can be required of this position holder:
• Assisting students in lessons under the direction of the teacher.
• Supporting small groups of students under the direction of the teacher.
• Assisting students who have specific learning needs.
• Assisting students who have specific needs with access arrangements and specialist furniture as required.
• Supporting students on off-site trips and activities as required.
• Contributing to IEP meetings as required.
• Attending learning support meetings.
• Attending professional development as required.
• Maintaining professional confidentiality with regard to student information.
• Form positive relationships with students with additional needs.
• Supervision and supporting students with special conditions as necessary.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• The ability to relate to, and build trust with, young people who have additional needs.
• The ability to communicate effectively to provide information, assistance, and instruction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• To be flexible in working arrangements.
• Have a professional and warm manner.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• To be able to work independently and as part of a team
Please Note: In accordance with the Education & Training Act 2020 and the Children's Act 2014, and as such the appointment will be subject to satisfactory police vetting check.
Positions may be fixed term or permanent and are up to 26 hours per week, 5 days per week and term time only. The terms and conditions of employment will be those set out in the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement.
Positions will vary on the Teacher Aide matrix from B-C Grade to D Grade. Remuneration is as per the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement and will be placed on a step according to skills, experience and qualifications.
https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/support-staff-in-schools-collective-agreement/part-3a-teacher-aide-remuneration/
Applications close Friday 18th April 2025 at 12.00pm
Please apply by completing the application form below and emailing it along with your CV to : Meghan Nicolson, EA to the Principal office@freyberg.ac.nz
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