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Elm Park School – Learning Assistant (support staff)

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Published: May 19, 2025 (2 days ago)

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and adaptable Learning Assistant (support staff) to join our learning support team at Elm Park School. We are a Year 1 to Year 6 school.

We are looking for an individual who demonstrates a high level of empathy, has a positive attitude, and is passionate about working with and supporting tamariki with learning and behavioural needs.

Ideally, you would:

  • Be patient, energetic, fit, resilient, and be able to think on your feet.
  • Be a team player and able to collaborate with the wider team, working and supporting the children.
  • Be a calm and positive person with experience working with children.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Assist teachers in implementing learning support programmes.
  • Provide one-on-one or small group support in and out of the classroom with children with behavioural needs, helping them navigate social and emotional challenges
  • Actively engaging with tamariki at break times through a range of sports and activities
  • Work as part of the learning support team for the wider school community

This fixed-term position starts as soon as possible and ends on 16th December 2025. (Potentially will continue for 2026 for the right person) The work hours will be 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday, during school term only.  All applicants must be able to work in a school and have a good level of English and NZ residency.

Support Staff Collective Contract determines grade and step for pay.  

Applications close at 1 pm on Friday, 23 May 2025. 

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