Learning Support Teacher

Full job description
Responsible to: Principal, Deputy Principal, HOLA,


Functional Relationships: HOLA, AHOLA and relevant teaching staff

Overall Objectives

To promote the ideals of the school vision through direct responsibility for the learning,
achievement and pastoral needs of learners
Have direct responsibility for the delivery of effective learning programmes and activities for
learners
To record, monitor and report on learner progress and achievement
Actively support and participate in the running of the school and involvement in co-curricular
activities



Key Areas Expected Outcomes

Curriculum Delivery

Teaching
professionals will
apply a sound
understanding
of the New
Zealand
Curriculum

Operate as an
effective teacher
to learners

Produce and
delivery effective
learning
programmes and
activities

Learning programmes and activities will allow learners to gain access to the
New Zealand Curriculum, be effectively evaluated, and gain relevant
qualifications
Learning programmes are well planned, meet individual needs and are based on
school learning schemes and programmes
Learning programmes will promote learner agency, self reflection and personal
learner responsibility
Learning programmes and activities will be provided in an environment that is
positive, safe, and conducive to growth
Teach within an assigned learning area and /or learning community
Be directly responsible for the learning needs and achievement of assigned
learners
Record and monitor student progress and steps for further development
Relevant documents and records are maintained to track learner progress and
achievement












Effective Teaching Practice

Teaching
professionals
demonstrate
best practice
pedagogy

Learner progress
and achievement
is tracked and
responded to
accordingly

Teaching practice is based on best practice pedagogy
A wide range of effective teaching and learning approaches/techniques are used
for learning and in response to individual learning needs
High expectations are set for student learning and achievement
Priority learners will receive the necessary focus and additional support
The school approach to learning is applied which includes:
Learning through a process of inquiry
Collaborative learning
Authentic learning contexts
Learning in community

Teachers will understand their learners and their needs well
Records for learner progress and achievement is maintained using recognised
school systems
Conduct effective analysis and use of of assessment information to improve
learner outcomes
All professional practice recognises and applies the principles of the Tiriti o
Waitangi
Educational resources are used effectively for learning and improving
achievement outcomes
The school values and learner dispositions are modeled and promoted through
teaching and learning
The school student management processes and procedures are followed
Accurate records of student attendance are maintained
Due care is taken with resources, equipment and the use of campus facilities
Professional Relationships and communication

Professional,
positive and
respectful
relationships are
maintained

Develop positive and productive relationships with learners for the purpose of
maximising learning and achievement outcomes
Develop positive and productive partnership relationships with
parents/caregivers and whanau
Develop professional, positive and effective relationships with colleagues
Work effectively with relevant leaders
Participate and contribute to the operation of the relevant learning area and/or
learning community through effective collaboration

Behave in a manner that is professional, respectful and supportive of colleagues
Abide by the Teachers’ Code that sets out the high standards for ethical
behaviour and the Standards that describe the expectations of effective
teaching practice

Take responsibility for individual safety and conduct
Follow the employee expectations stated on Te Wai Puna
Communicate in a clear and meaningful way to learners, colleagues,
parents/caregivers and whanau
Effectively report to parents/caregivers and whanau on the development and
progress of learners



Commitment to continual improvement

Commitment to
continual
improvement of
professional
practice

Aspire to high levels of performance in all areas of teaching practice
Remain up to date with best practice pedagogy and current research
Be committed to ongoing professional learning
Active involvement in the school’s performance growth process
Completion of the necessary requirements for the annual attestation process
Maintain a current practicing teaching certificate
Be familiar with the school’s operational policies and procedures
Pastoral Care

Focus on the
wellbeing of
learners

Effectively perform the duties of an whānau teacher (if relevant)
Provide pastoral care support to relevant students
Apply the school pastoral care processes and services for supporting students
School wide involvement

Involvement in
the life of the
school

Model the ideals and behaviours that exemplify the vision and principles of the
school
Active involvement in the co-curricular programme of the school e.g cultural,
arts, service, sports
Support the daily operations of the school
Contribute to ensuring the campus is a safe and positive environment to learn
and work
Complete additional delegations as required by leadership