Learning support assistant, Kaiāwhina tautoko ako
Also known as
- Early intervention specialist, special needs teacher aide, education support worker
Learning support assistants help teachers to educate and support students with learning, emotional or physical disabilities.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $27
Most common
$33
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Learning support assistants
- usually work part time
- usually work in schools and kura and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- help teachers plan and teach
- support students with disabilities
- modify teaching materials for student needs
- set up and tidy learning areas
- encourage students
- create technology-based learning materials
- help develop learning programmes
- find and create learning resources
- discuss student progress with caregivers and whānau
Social
Creative
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a learning support assistant and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- to pass a police check
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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