Teaching Assistant

Part Time Application Closes 02 Apr 2024 Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Vocational Education Teacher, Secondary School The opportunity / Te Whiwhinga mahi Fixed term until July 2024 Part-time (0.53FTE / 20 hours per week) Based at Windermere Campus The Tutorial Assistant (0.53FTE) position is within the Foundation team in the Faculty of Health, Education and Environment. This role involves working on our Level 2 NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills at Windermere Campus. As a Tutorial Assistant you will be required to work in the classroom to support the programme Academic Staff Members and akonga with programme requirements, update resources and classroom materials; assist with the recruitment and care of students; and actively participate in the team and class environment.
The key responsibilities for this position include:
Actively support Academic and other staff to ensure effective and efficient service delivery to Toi Ohomai students and other stakeholders Assist and support Academic Staff Members in the innovative delivery of technical subject matter and as required, numeracy, literacy, core generic subjects and electives Respond in a helpful manner to requests for information from students Ensure safety at all times and contribute to the promotion of sound occupational health and safety work practices About you / He korero mou As the ideal applicant you will have proven capability and experience in the following:
Experience in services or support work Excellent people skills including training and facilitating skills Ability to understand the daily requirements of academic staff so as to best be able to support them in their lesson preparation and delivery. Work history of supporting clients of various age groups Understanding and commitment to Equal Educational Opportunities and an awareness and understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bicultural issues in education Previous experience in a tertiary environment Importantly you will be able to demonstrate strong alignment and commitment to our Toi Ohomai values.
How to apply / Me pehea te tuku tono If this exciting and rewarding opportunity sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply prior to 02 April 2024. To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter alongside your online application. 
As a responsible employer and education provider, Te Pukenga - Toi Ohomai is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.