Early Intervention Teacher

2 weeks ago


Bay of Plenty, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Permanent, full-time role
- Whakatāne

Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education is looking for an Early Intervention Teacher to be part of a close-knit, community-focused team that maximises learning and promotes social inclusion for children and young people with learning support needs.
This role is based at our Whakatāne Office in one of New Zealand's sunniest locations, offering a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance opportunity. Applicants who live in Tauranga, Rotorua or the surrounding areas and are willing to commute may also be interested in these roles.
Help shape the future of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes
At Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of Education, we work to provide services and support nationally, regionally and locally to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whānau.
We help shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary. We do this by building relationships and understanding the needs of those who receive our services.
We are making significant changes to how we deliver our mahi by
- Taking practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Giving priority to regional and local voice.
- Delivering greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improving feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people across Aotearoa | New Zealand from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About our group and team
Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group. Our frontline groups will collectively provide leadership and integrated services to the sector and others. This includes services such as learning support and education advice, and regulation functions for schools and early learning services.
Learning Support is a critical part of the Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) Group in the Ministry. We are charged with leading the education sector in ensuring that children and young people with additional learning needs are supported to achieve their full potential through education.
Our Learning Support specialists work closely with families, whānau, caregivers, schools and early childhood educators in English and Māori medium settings and other agencies to help maximise learning outcomes and promote social inclusion.
To learn more about Learning Support, the roles we offer, frequently asked questions, and more, click here.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
As an Early Intervention Teacher, you will play a critical role in our region's Learning Support team by:

- Providing high quality learning support in line with the Ministry's practice framework, He Pikorua, and the guiding principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki: Early Childhood Curriculum and Te Whāriki a te Kohanga Reo.
- Supporting transition points in the child's learning pathway such as transition into early childhood and to school as required.
- Building and strengthening the capability of those who are best placed to support the learning of children.
- Assessing, collaboratively planning, supporting and monitoring the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans.
- Working as part of a trans-disciplinary team where a child's needs are complex.

Mōhou ake | About you

**To be successful you will need**:

- A Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood).
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention or the ability to attain this within four years of beginning in the position.
- A minimum of three years' teaching experience and a deep knowledge of child development, learning and behaviour.
- An understanding of a range of needs and disabilities and their implications for daily functioning in family life and for teaching and learning in the context of early childhood and family homes.
- The ability to develop and interact effectively with people of other cultures focusing on relationship and recognising their identity, language and culture as a source of strength.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with ākonga (learners), whānau (families) and kaiako (teachers) across a diverse range of settings.
- A full driver licence.

Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
- about you, your values, your whakapapa
- your interest and motivations for this role
- the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation.

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