Teacher Aide

Permanent, part time (18.5 hours per week)

Term time only (school holidays are unpaid)

We are seeking a caring, organised, and motivated Teacher Aide to join our supportive team at the Tauranga Unit (NHS). This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students and staff in a specialised learning environment. This is a permanent, term time only role (school holidays are unpaid). Part-time hours of 18.5 per week.

Hours of Work

Tuesday: 8:30am – 2.00pm

Wednesday: 9:00am – 2:30pm

Thursday: 9:00am – 2:30pm

Friday: 9:00am – 12:30pm

About the Role

The Teacher Aide will support students’ learning by assisting with individual programmes, helping students engage in their education, and contributing to a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

You will work closely with the NHS teachers and the wider unit team to deliver planned learning activities and support student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Support students with daily learning programmes and activities

Build positive relationships that encourage student participation

Assist students with completing set work and practical life skills tasks

Help prepare and source learning resources

Record student progress and add notes to our Student Management system.

Communicate student achievements, concerns, or incidents with the teaching team

Support shared duties including kitchen responsibilities and general classroom tasks

Attend relevant meetings and check communications regularly

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication skills

Empathy and a genuine interest in supporting young people

Ability to work collaboratively with staff and whānau

Good organisational skills and initiative

Why Join Us

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

Make a real difference in students’ lives

Work in a positive, student-centred environment

Key Dates

Applications close: Tuesday 9 June at 3pm

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 16 June

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Online Now’ to join our Tauranga Unit team.

Close date for application: 9 June 2026.

Tauranga Unit

Tauranga unit is located at 220 Seventeenth Avenue, close to Tauranga Hospital. Teachers work in both the hospital and in the community, serving surrounding areas Waihi Beach, Kawerau and Edgecumbe.

NHS Tauranga unit teachers work with school age students who meet Northern Health School admission criteria. Education programmes are planned in association with staff of the student’s regular school and may include Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu (Correspondence School) subjects. An ILP (Individual Learning Plan) is developed for each student in association with their school of enrolment, parents and any others who may be involved in their wellbeing.

NHS teachers visit students in their homes and, depending on their health needs, students may attend NHS student support centre or their school of enrolment on a part time basis. When the time is appropriate, the NHS teacher will help transition student back to school on a full time basis.

When visiting students in the community, teachers have the use of a NHS vehicle; however should a vehicle be unavailable, teachers will be expected to use their own vehicle and be reimbursed according to the teacher’s collective agreement.

ICT is an integral part of Northern Health School’s administration, programme development and student record activities. Teachers in all of our units must be prepared to use ICT extensively in the course of their work.

Teachers are responsible to unit associate principal and supported by a teacher aide/office administrator.

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