Early Intervention Teacher

Job Type: Permanent- Location: Whakatane, NZ**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 shape the policies, settings and performance of the education system for early learning, schooling and tertiary.

**We are making significant changes to how we deliver our purpose.**

So that we:

- Take practical action to give effect to te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Give priority to regional and local voice.
- Deliver greater responsiveness, accessibility and integrated services and support.
- Improve feedback loops and information flows.

Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, 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 our ākonga in our education system.

**Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role**:

- Permanent, full-time
- Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty

We are 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.

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.

We cover a large area and work from Matata to Whangaparaoa with pristine beaches and beautiful coastal views.

Applicants who live in Tauranga, Rotorua, or the surrounding Bay of Plenty areas and who are willing to commute may also be interested in this role.

We also offer:

- Flexible working arrangements where everyone feels valued & supported.
- The ability to purchase extra days leave.
- A range of employee network groups.
- An inclusive environment that encourages your personal cultural competency journey.
- Development and learning, including mentorship programmes and internal secondments.
- Wellness initiatives to support your overall health and wellbeing.

**Mōhou ake | About you**:
To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following capabilities and competencies:

- 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.

**Mātau rōpū ake | About our group and team**:
Te Mahau | Te Tai Whenua (Central) is a frontline group that collectively provides leadership and integrated services to the sector and others.

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.

**Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?**:
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