Learning Assistant

Hillmorton High School is a diverse urban coeducational school situated in the South-West of Christchurch. The school is a fast growing Y7–13 school with dedicated middle and senior schools. We have a roll of over 1400 and with further building works underway, the roll is expected to increase in the next few years.  We provide students with a caring and supportive environment, to help them achieve academic excellence, leadership skills and a love of learning.

We are seeking a mainstream Learning Assistant, Fixed-term to cover leave:

This role supports students in mainstream schooling. The successful candidate will have strong literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to support the progress, engagement, and achievement of ākonga at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka. In this role you will assist the classroom teacher by supporting students to access their learning.

This position is for a fixed-term position to cover leave. Start date to be negotiated once a successful police vet has been received. This position ends on 11th December 2026.

The hours of work are 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am-3:00pm.

Qualifications and Experience

● Learning Assistant/Teaching Assistant experience preferred

● Relevant qualifications preferred

● Experience working with young people is an advantage

The Learning Assistant will:

● be working with a number of neurodivergent ākonga across the timetable under adult supervision, but sometimes independently

● build trusting relationships with ākonga

● assist ākonga to stay on task and build self-management strategies and increased independence

● record information about ākonga and their work as required by kaiako, SENCO, and your line manager.

● contribute to the Student Support team through clear communication and building positive relationships with colleagues.

● preserve confidentiality for staff, ākonga and their whānau

● attend meetings when necessary

Applicants will be required to undergo police vetting and cannot be appointed until a successful result has been received.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and reside here, we will not provide sponsorship.

Salary as per the Support Staff Collective agreement NZEI, depending on qualifications & experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Cover Letter:

A cover letter is a requirement of your application, please outline the following:

1. Why would you like to work at Te Kura Tuarua o Horomaka as a Learning Assistant?
2. What relevant qualifications and/or experience do you have?
3. Why are you the right person for the vacancy?

To Apply:

Please email your cover letter and CV with the names and contact details of two referees, along with your cover letter to: Shelley Gibson (SENCo) at: [email protected]

Applications close Monday, 7th September at 3pm