Permanent

Hours (approximately 10 hours per week):
Monday 10:30–12:45
Wednesday 10:15–12:30 and 1:00–3:00
Thursday 9:30–12:00
(Paid breaks included)
There may be potential for additional hours over time.

About Us

Southern Health School/Te Kura Whaiora ki te Tonga is a state special school providing education for ākonga in Years 1–13 who are unable to attend their regular school due to health needs. We work alongside whānau, schools, and health professionals to ensure learning continues during illness and to support successful transitions back to full-time education.

About the Role

We are seeking a Teaching Aide/Kaiawhina to work alongside teachers in our Timaru classroom space, supporting ākonga through individual and small-group learning programmes. This role contributes to maintaining learning continuity, supporting wellbeing, and helping students remain engaged during periods of illness and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individual ākonga and small groups with learning activities
• Assist teachers with the delivery of planned lessons
• Adapt learning resources to meet individual learning needs
• Support student wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with ākonga
• Work collaboratively with teachers and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

About You

You will be calm, patient, and student-centred with strong literacy, numeracy, and basic computer skills. You will communicate clearly, be reliable and organised, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Classroom or youth support experience is advantageous but not essential.

Employment Conditions

This position is covered by the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement (SSSCA), with grade placement based on role requirements and experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and an appointment may be made before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applications requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Appointment is subject Police Vet. If successful the appointment will start once you have clearance. This process can take up to 20 working days.

A full job description and application form can be found below.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Applications close 17 April 2026. Start date by negotiation.

Link to Application Form

Further information is available by email: bmgr@southernhealth.school.nz

Quote vacancy number 2026/3

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