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Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide) at Te Aoatea, Alternative Education provider

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Learning Assistant (Teacher Aide) to join our team working with a select group of students at Te Aoatea alternative education provider in Papakura.

The successful applicant will have a passion for working with young people and have strong cultural competency to be relevant to our Māori and Pasifika students.

They will have a strong belief in the ability of our students to succeed.

Previous experience working in a high equity index school or similar, or with disengaged students in another context would be highly advantageous.

Knowledge of the New Zealand curriculum would be an advantage but is not a requirement for the position.

This is a permanent, part time position, 35 hours per week, term time only, to commence as soon as possible.

An offer of appointment will remain conditional until the successful applicant has returned a satisfactory Police Vetting check.

Previous applicants need not re-apply.

All applications to include a cover letter, CV and the completed Application Form.

Applications to Philippa Kaisser, Principal’s EA, [email protected]

Applications close 11 June at 3pm

 

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