teacher aide south auckland permanent

Permanent part-time hours per week)

Commencing Term 1, 2026

Northern Health School is seeking a compassionate, capable, and motivated Teacher Aide to join our supportive and dedicated team at our South Auckland school unit, next to the Kauri Flats school in Takanini. This is a permanent position during term time only (school holidays are unpaid). Hours negotiable 25 to 30 hours per week, preferably across five days.

As a Teacher Aide, you will work alongside experienced teachers to support the individual learning needs of students/ākonga. This role includes assisting with curriculum delivery, preparing classroom resources, and working directly with students under the guidance of a team of teachers. The work is rewarding and meaningful as you'll be making a genuine difference in the lives of young people experiencing health challenges.

About Us

Northern Health School is a Ministry of Education-funded school that provides education and transition support for Year 0–14 students whose health conditions prevent them from attending their regular schools. We are a large, geographically dispersed school with sites across the North Island, from Gisborne and Taranaki to the far north (Kaitaia).

Key Attributes and Skills

We are looking for someone who brings:

Empathy, warmth, and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students.

Initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to support students' diverse needs.

Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

Confidence and proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Professionalism and a clear understanding of ethical boundaries.

A positive, team-focused attitude and a desire to help ākonga succeed and build confidence.

Tangata Pasifika connections or the ability to speak Te reo Māori would be highly regarded but not essential.

Additional Information

A full, clean New Zealand driver licence is required.

Appointment is subject to a police vetting process.

Northern Health School actively upholds the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values inclusivity in all aspects of our work.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a kaupapa that supports some of the most vulnerable young people in our education system. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working collaboratively, and thrive in a varied and meaningful role, we would love to hear from you.

Close date for application: 5 December 2025

Auckland South Unit

The Auckland region is serviced by several NHS units.

The Auckland South team is located in a dedicated building within the grounds of Kauri Flats School, 181 Walters Road, Takanini. This unit covers the wider South Auckland region, north to Mt Wellington, south to Te Kauwhata and east to Beachlands.

NHS Auckland South unit teachers work with school age students in the community who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student's regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.

NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.

When visiting students in the community teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher's collective agreement.

ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School's administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.

Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.

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