Student Support Assistant (20 Hours Per Week)

Our small, welcoming Blenheim Campus is seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant on a part-time, fixed-term basis from 29 April – 6 December 2024 to cover patental leave. This role involves working with small groups of students and one-to-one with a Year 10 student, 20 hours per week, from 8:40 am to 12:40 pm, Monday to Friday. While induction and additional training will be provided, the following experience and skills are essential: Recent experience working with young people, particularly those at a similar age range.Experience supporting young people with learning challenges.Experience applying effective strategies and opportunities for learning. An understanding of the New Zealand Curriculum and of different learning methods. A good level of digital competency.Ability to cater for a student's varying needs, including implementation of strategies to support development of communication and learning.Excellent relationship building and communication skills.Patience, resilience, adaptability and empathy. Unfortunately, applications from abroad cannot currently be considered. For further information, please contact Iain Longden on ******  Fixed Term: 29 April 2024 – 6 December 2024 Closing: Friday, 29 March 2024 (unless an appointment is made sooner)