Green School Learner Assistant - Fixed Term
Green School New Zealand, New Zealand
Job Description
We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible worker with a genuine enthusiasm to motivate and inspire students. The Learner Assistant will work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to provide general and additional support to students through the delivery of ongoing programmes for both individuals and classroom groups.
This is a 35 hours week job (8.30-3.30pm) - fixed-term until the end of the school year (Dec.15th 2023)-Term time only
There may be an opportunity for further roles in the 2024 school year.
Working with Students
Work with small literacy, numeracy, language, social development and other groups under the direction
of the Head of School and/or a teacher. With a strong emphasis on Academic Support
Provide one-to-one support or work with small groups, developing strategies in partnership with the
Head of School and/or class teacher to enable all pupils to access learning opportunities and maximise student
achievement.
Monitor and observe students and act to build trusting relationships with students and colleagues
Keep up to date with available specialised learning resources, ensuring they are kept in good order. In
partnership with the Head of School and/or teacher, assist in the use of ICT and learning resources in the
classroom.
Working with other staff, parents and agencies
Undertake relevant assessments of individual student progress.
Liaise with parents as directed by the Head of School and/or teachers to foster good links between home and
school and other agencies. Assist teachers and classes on educational visits when relevant.
Contribute to student progress and record-keeping systems in partnership with the teacher. Provide
relevant support to the teacher to support student learning.
Attend and contribute to meetings such as IEPs or team meetings as required within the normal working
day.
Provides direct support for specific behavioural needs of individual students in order to enhance the student’s ability to integrate, improve, be independent and participate more fully in the school.
Attend professional learning opportunities and courses.
Relationships and Connections
Form, develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with students.
Form, develop and maintain professional, positive and productive relationships with parents, staff,
education professionals and community members.
Professional Involvement
Model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the vision and principles of the school (iRESPECT).
General High standard of written and oral communication skills.
Undertake professional development as appropriate.
Always maintain confidentiality.
Overall Objective:
To promote the inclusive ideals and vision of the school through working collaboratively with teachers
and other professionals.
To support students that may require assistance with their learning, behaviour or physical needs. This
may include those who are gifted or talented.
At Green School NZ we believe learning should be ‘REAL’: meaning it is Relational, Experiential, Action
oriented, and moves from Local to Global.
We seek teacher aides who align to our beliefs and our mission for sustainability.
We are particularly interested in teacher aides with passion, ambition to support their learners, imagination, and courage
to try to make a change in the educational landscape and take regenerative action.
As a new school, we are in the process of creating these programmes, and therefore the teacher aide would need
to enjoy the challenges and opportunities that come with the creation of something new.
As a small school with changing numbers, the exact nature of the teacher aide assignment will change with
needs.
Requirements
Applicants must live locally and have the right to work in New Zealand
Green School is a Child Protection school and conducts rigorous background checks before hiring any individual. All positions of employment are dependent on comprehensive criminal and professional background checks.
Job Closing Date: Monday December 19th 3pm
Benefits
- Our campus is a magical site on Koru Road, protected by the Kaitake Ranges, next to the beautiful Oakura River, and situated between Mt Taranaki and the Tasman Sea. It is a majestic site for inspired learning.
- With the lightest of touches, we are transforming a 60-hectare farm into a place of deep learning for years 1 to 13.
- If you enjoy working outside of the box, this job is for you!