SUPPORT STAFF - KAIĀWHINA - LEARNING ASSISTANTS - VACANCIES
SUPPORT STAFF - KAIĀWHINA - LEARNING ASSISTANTS - VACANCIES
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We now have the following vacancy starting as soon as the employment processes have been completed (Term 2 2025).
Kaiāwhina - Learning Assistant (Fixed-Term, Special Project, Term 2 2025, Part-Time)
We are looking for a Kaiāwhina / Learning Assistant to join our friendly and hard-working team.
Purpose of the position
To support a specific student (or students) to transition well into school, & actively and positively engage in learning and social opportunities at school.
To implement programmes planned by kaiako for individuals or groups of ākonga, including resource-making.
To contribute in any other way to ensure that ākonga experience high quality programmes in a safe and caring environment.
To support the kaiako to build strong home-school learning partnerships with whānau.
To support the educational philosophy and model the values of the school.
A more detailed Job Description is available below.
Requirements for the role:
Relevant experience and attributes in relation to points 1-5 above.
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
Hours of Work:
Hours are 3-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, Term 2 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Read the Job Description below.
Complete the Job Application Form (online form only - click here).
Send your CV and Police Vet form, with photocopies of 2 forms of ID to:
jobs@meps.school.nz
N.B. You do not need to repeat key information you've provided in the Job Application Form in other documents. Your CV allows you to share who you are in the way that you would prefer.
School visit, please contact Rudi Easthouse - rudie@meps.schoool.nz or (09) 276-4689 x 850
TIMELINE
Closing Date for Applications:
Shortlisted Candidates Advised : TBC
Interviews : TBC
Successful Candidate Notified : TBC
Position Starts: Term 2 or earlier if the interview, reference checks and police vet processes have been completed.
Shortlisted applicants will need to bring to the interview a completed Police Vetting Form and original copies of your:
- qualifications
- drivers licence
- passport or birth certificate
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Job Description – Kaiāwhina-Learning Assistant Term 2 2025
codeofconductv20202(3).pdfCode of Conduct
policevettingrequestandconsentform(3).pdfPolice Vetting Request Form
Support-Staff-in-Schools-Collective-Agreement-2022-2024.pdfSupport Staff Collective Agreement
digitalcitizenship-staffresponsibleuseagreement(3).pdfDigital Citizenship
Bilingual Unit Job Description – Kaiāwhina.pdfPage updated
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