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ESOL/Refugee Teacher Aide

Avondale College is a large multi-cultural secondary school with over 2,800 students and a commitment to excellence. Our HEART values: Honesty, Endeavour, Atawhai, Respect and Tenacity, provide the foundation for our student and staff community.

We are currently looking for a Refugee/ESOL Teacher Aide who is passionate about young people and enjoys working as part of a small team. This is an opportunity to work in a high-achieving Department with a diverse student community. The role involves working individually and in small groups with students from a refugee or ESOL background.

Experience of working with learners for whom English is a secondary language or with students from a refugee background would be highly desirable. A knowledge of other language(s) in addition to fluency in English would be an advantage. Teacher Aide qualification is preferred but not prerequisite.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience
- Preferred qualification in ESOL or related field.
- Previous experience with ESOL students is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- Effective implementation of instructional strategies.
- Proficiency in educational resources and technology.
- Ability to attend to students' health and safety needs.

Personal Attributes
- Patience, empathy, and genuine interest in supporting ESOL students.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Strong organisational skills.

This position is for a fixed term, ending at the end of Term 4 2025, working up to 30 hours per week, term time only. This position is fixed term because it involves working on a project to provide Teacher Aide assistance to specific students.

The full job description can be downloaded below. To register your interest, please apply via SEEK and attention your CV and covering letter to: Yasmin Khan, Business Manager.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Terms of employment would be as per the Support Staff in Schools’ Collective Agreement 2022 – 2024.

The role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

Applications close: 4.00pm Friday 23rd May 2025

Job Description

Teacher Aide - Learning Hub

We are currently looking for a Teacher Aide who is passionate about young people and enjoys working as part of a team. The role involves supporting students in class and progressing their learning and achievement.

Experience and/or a good understanding of the challenges that neurodiverse learners face in a secondary school environment is desirable.

The successful candidate will have proven Teacher Aide experience and/or previous experience of working with teenagers. Excellent written and spoken English language skills are essential. Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office is preferred.

This position is fixed term, term time only, for Terms 2-4 2025, working up to 30 hours per week between the hours of 8.45am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday. This position is fixed term because it involves working on a project to provide Teacher Aide assistance to specific students.

The Job Description can be downloaded below. To register your interest, please apply via SEEK and direct your CV and covering letter to Yasmin Khan, Business Manager.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

This role is subject to a satisfactory police vet check.

Applications close: 4.00pm 18 May 2025

Job Description