Learning Support Coordinator (0.6 FTTE)

Ara Tū Whakatā Gilberthorpe School and St Bernadette’s School are seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated learning support coordinator (LSC) to join our teams in a shared 0.6 FTTE position, working 1 day at St Bernadette’s and 2 days at  Ara Tū Whakatā Gilberthorpe School each week.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education and committed to ensuring all learners have the opportunity to succeed. Working collaboratively across both schools, you will play a key role in identifying and coordinating support for learners with additional learning needs, strengthening connections between schools, whānau and external agencies.

Key responsibilities include:

• coordinating and supporting effective learning support systems and processes across both schools
• working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, school leaders and whānau to identify and respond to students' individual learning needs
• coordinating appropriate interventions, resources and support for learners requiring additional assistance
• building strong relationships with external agencies and support services
• supporting teachers to develop inclusive classroom practices and effective strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• monitoring student progress and helping ensure appropriate support is in place.

The successful applicant will:

• have a strong understanding of inclusive education and diverse learning needs
• be highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• be collaborative, approachable and responsive to the needs of students, staff and whānau
• have the ability to work effectively across two school communities
• be passionate about improving outcomes and creating pathways for success for all learners.