Teacher Aide vacancy (ORS funded students)

At the core of Te Kura Tuarua o Taraika ki Pukeahu (WHS) are Whānau, Excellence, Respect and Ora. Applicants will be committed to continuing the prioritisation of Mātauranga Māori and joining our kura on its journey to being bicultural. We are a coeducational non-uniform school located on Pukeahu. We have a growing relationship with Te Atiawa which supports our kura’s access to the wider community of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and its potential local curriculum.

We are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Teacher Aides to join our He Kākano team, supporting ORS funded students as soon as possible (subject to the successful return of a police vetting check). An important part of the role will be working with students with complex intellectual and behavioural needs to work in He Kākano and in the mainstream across a range of subjects.

This position is for 28 hours per week, term time only exclusive of annual leave. In addition to providing support for students in their classes, the applicant may provide supervision at breaktimes plus one-to-one care for individual students who need assistance with feeding and toileting.

This position will suit someone with experience of working with students who have complex intellectual and behavioural needs. Patience, resilience, adaptability and a willingness to learn are important qualities. Experience of working with students with autistic spectrum conditions is desirable.

Applications will only be accepted through: https://whs.schooljobs.nz/Job/Teacher-Aide-vacancy-ORS-funded-students-/Wellington/5164

This is a permanent, part-time position that may be offered as a fixed-term, part-time position dependent on the successful applicant's residency status.

Timeline for appointments:

Applications close: Wednesday 18 February
Interviews may take place prior to the closing date but no appointment will be made until 19 February 2026