At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate learning support and adapt teaching for diverse learners.
- Company: Join a supportive educational team in the Southern region.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to build strong relationships with whānau and external agencies.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through inclusive education.
- Qualifications: Experienced educator with a strong commitment to diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Based in a Southern Regional Office: Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill or Queenstown.
You will work closely with team leaders learning support, kaiako, learning support kaimahi, whānau, and external agencies to ensure the right support is in place at the right time. Your work will include:
- Coordinating learning support
- Identify ākonga who would benefit from additional support
- Coordinate appropriate interventions and specialist services
- Ensure support is timely, well-planned, and responsive to need
- Supporting inclusive teaching practice
- Work alongside kaiako to adapt teaching approaches
- Share practical strategies that support diverse learners
- Help build confidence and capability in inclusive practice
- Strengthening systems and planning
- Maintain clear, coordinated learning support plans
- Ensure systems are consistent and work effectively for learners
- Support smooth transitions across learning stages
- Build strong, respectful relationships with whānau as partners in learning
- Provide additional support in more complex situations
- Keep communication clear, practical, and focused on outcomes
You are an experienced educator who understands how to support diverse learners in meaningful ways.
New Zealand teacher registration and current New Zealand teachers practicing certificate and a strong understanding of curriculum frameworks.
Proven experience supporting ākonga with diverse or complex learning needs.
A strong commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive education.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solution-focused approach.
Confidence working with learning support systems, data, and inter-agency processes.
The ability to build trusted relationships with kaiako, whānau, and external agencies.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple supports at once.
Learning Support Coordinator (Southern) in Canterbury employer: Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
As a Learning Support Coordinator based in the stunning Southern region of New Zealand, you will join a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises inclusive education and the well-being of all learners. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth, while our strong partnerships with whānau and external agencies foster a community-focused approach to education. With a focus on meaningful impact, this role offers a rewarding chance to make a difference in the lives of diverse learners across Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Queenstown.
