Support Worker

Job Type: Permanent- Location: Manukau, NZ**Help shape the future of Education**:

- We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_**

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.

**About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga**:
As an Education Support Worker, you will play a critical role in our region’s Learning Support team by providing effective, efficient and equitable support for the benefit of children and young people to achieve specific educational goals in conjunction with early learning centres and lead workers.

You will:

- Work alongside a Kaimahi to support a mokopuna with additional learning needs
- Be supported by an Early Intervention team/ Tamaariki to action planned learning strategies within a reo Māori early learning evironment
- Participate in professional learning opportunities as provided by the Early Intervention Team/ Tamaariki
- Be able to move between reo Māori early Learning environments to support several mokopuna across their day

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.

**About you | Mōhou ake**:
To be successful you will need:

- Experience in working with pre-schoolers and/or children/ mokopuna with additional learning needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with children, whānau and education providers across a diverse range of reo Māori early learning settings.
- Reo Māori to work in these early learning settings
- To be available to work during school hours.
- To have a full driver licence and your own vehicle.
- To be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

**About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake**:
Learning support is a critical part of Te Mahau / Te Tai Raro. 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 to help maximise learning outcomes and promote inclusion in the south Auckland.

**Are you ready to make a difference? | Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?**:
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

**Applications close Midnight - Wednesday 18 September 2024.**
- We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know._