Learning Support Coordinator

Are you passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference for rangatahi?

Manurewa High School is one of New Zealand’s largest multicultural schools, with more than 2,400 students representing over 60 nationalities. Guided by Te Ara o Taawhaki and our values of respect, excellence, whanaungatanga and akoranga, we are committed to ensuring every ākonga can thrive and achieve success.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative learning support coordinator (LSC) to join our learning support team.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate support for ākonga with low to moderate learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs.
• Work alongside kaiako, kaitiaki, whaanau teams, whaanau and external agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Support inclusive classroom practice through practical strategies, coaching and evidence-informed approaches.
• Monitor, evaluate and review interventions to ensure positive outcomes for learners.
• Facilitate successful transitions into secondary school, between programmes and across differing levels of support.
• Champion culturally responsive, proactive and mana-enhancing practices that remove barriers to learning.

The successful applicant will bring:

• Strong interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating support across multiple teams and agencies.
• Knowledge of tiered learning support, early intervention and inclusive education practices.
• An understanding of the secondary school environment, including NCEA, Special Assessment Conditions and equitable pathways to success.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te ao Maaori and culturally responsive practice.
• The ability to build positive relationships with ākonga, whānau and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly committed learning support team focused on strengthening inclusive practice, enhancing student wellbeing and achievement, and ensuring all ākonga have equitable access to learning and success.

Join us in making a lasting difference for rangatahi and their whaanau.