Make a difference. Support learning. Empower young people.

Are you passionate about helping young people reach their full potential? Do you have experience supporting students with additional learning needs, disabilities, and/or complex health needs?

Freyberg High School is seeking dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Teacher Aides to join our Learning Support and Special Education teams. These rewarding positions offer the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by supporting their learning, wellbeing, independence, and inclusion within the school and wider community.

About the role

Working alongside teachers, our Learning Support Coordinator, Special Education team and other support staff, you will provide targeted support to students individually and in small groups across a range of learning environments.

Depending on the needs of the students you support, your role may include:

·       Providing individual and small-group learning support to help students achieve their learning goals.

·       Supporting students with additional learning needs, disabilities, and/or high health needs.

·       Assisting with the delivery of structured learning programmes and activities.

·       Adapting learning resources and activities to meet individual student needs.

·       Supporting students with personal care, feeding, hygiene and other routine health-related needs, where required.

·       Following individual health and care plans and supporting safe handling practices.

·       Implementing behaviour support strategies in consultation with teaching staff.

·       Supporting communication, social interaction, and positive relationships.

·       Working alongside external specialists, including speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists.

·       Monitoring and recording student progress and contributing to Individual Education Plan (IEP) discussions.

·       Supporting students to participate fully in classroom learning, school activities, and the wider community.

What we are looking for

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience in one or both of the following areas:

Learning Support Experience

·       Experience supporting students with additional learning needs and diverse learning abilities.

·       An understanding of individual learning differences and inclusive education.

·       The ability to adapt learning activities and provide targeted support.

·       Confidence working with students individually and in small groups.

High Health Needs Experience

·       Experience supporting students with complex medical, physical, or personal care needs.

·       Knowledge of safe care practices, health plans, and appropriate handling procedures.

·       Confidence supporting feeding, personal hygiene, and other daily care requirements.

·       An understanding of disability-related needs and the importance of student dignity, safety, and independence.

The qualities that will help you succeed

We are looking for someone who is:

·       Patient, empathetic, resilient, and genuinely passionate about working with young people.

·       A confident communicator and an active listener.

·       Calm, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing situations.

·       Proactive, reliable and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.

·       Respectful of individual differences, cultures, languages, and identities.

·       Committed to maintaining confidentiality, professional standards, and a safe learning environment.

·       Willing to participate in ongoing professional development and training.

·       Experience with NZ Sign Language, Te Reo Māori, ESOL or other languages would be an advantage.

Why join Freyberg High School?

At Freyberg High School, you will be part of a supportive team committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to succeed. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your skills and contribute to positive outcomes for young people.

 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 27 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.

 If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support young people with diverse learning and health needs, we would love to hear from you.