Kaiāwhina - Learning Assistant (Fixed-Term for Term 3 & 4 2024, Term Time Only, Part-Time)

We are looking for a Kaiāwhina / Learning Assistant to join our friendly and hard working team.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with students requiring additional behaviour support and reteaching positive behaviour expectations to help them achieve their goals.

2. Work with individuals and small groups of students requiring additional language and/or learning support by implementing the programme provided.

3. Model the school value of respect to self, others and environment.

    A more detailed Job Description is available below.

Requirements for the role:

• Relevant experience and attributes in relation to points 1, 2 and 3 above.

• Strong English skills in speaking, reading and writing.

• Be of good character  - acts professionally and has a good work history. A strong record of work attendance and punctuality is essential for the role. 

• Meets the requirements for working with children.  This position requires a clear police vet to be received prior to starting the job. (you can read up about this through the following url: https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/businesses-and-organisations/nz-police-vetting-service

• Experience working with children and fluency in te reo Māori or a Pacific Language is an advantage, but not essential.

Hours of Work:
Hours are 3-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, Term Time only.

Pay

The starting pay rate is TBC.  Annual leave accrued will be paid as Holiday Pay (8%).  

Conditions of Work

Conditions of Work can be found in the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement.