We are seeking a learning assistant/teacher aide to work alongside a visually impaired 16 year old year 12 female student at Hurunui College. The position will be 20 hrs a week with possible additional hours to support the initial transition.
The ideal applicant will be able to relate well to a teenager, have excellent communication skills and can be patient, compassionate and empathetic. Experience with working with visually impaired people would be an advantage but not essential. All training and support will be provided.
Job specifications....
An understanding of the use of technology to support learning and communication
Experience with email and google docs
The ability to problem solve alongside a range of different devices and applications will be essential
A willingness to learn braille
An ability to support and implement a physical activity programme
Ability to act as a reader-writer
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Able to work as an integral part of a team and can act on advice and feedback
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to support a visually impaired student on her journey to independence.
Applications are to be by letter with supporting documents as desired.
Applications can be sent by email to… Jane Marsh - SENCO jm@hurunuicollege.school.nz Stephen Beck - Principal sb@hurunuicollege.school.nz
Or delivered to… Hurunui College Box 12 2 Tenterden St Hawarden 7385
Applications close - Friday 12th March 2021
Learning Assistant/Teacher Aide We are seeking a learning assistant/teacher aide who is available to work from 8.45 am - 2.10 pm on Tuesdays for 4.5 hours, starting asap. This position is to support 2-3 students with learning difficulties who are in the Years 10-12 area of the school.
The ideal applicant would have to be able to relate well to teenagers, work independently, be fit, patient, compassionate, positive, enthusiastic and with experience in working with students on the autism spectrum. Applications are to be by letter with supporting documents as desired.
Or delivered to… Hurunui College Box 12 2 Tenterden St Hawarden 7385
Applications close - Friday 5th Mar 2021
School Guidance Counsellor
We are seeking a capable and experienced individual to fill the position of school guidance counsellor at Hurunui College. The person would have a qualification in counselling and experience in working with youth and young people.
The position would be based around one day a week, however, there would be some flexibility around the hours and how the hours are distributed within the week.
We welcome applications from both teachers and professional counsellors.
Key Tasks…
Provide professional individual or group guidance, support and counselling to students, whanau and the school community
Liaise and ensure that appropriate communication is maintained with the Principal, Guidance Team and Leadership Team
Maintain liaison and referral (where appropriate) to district agencies eg. OT, SES, YDA, Health agencies, etc
Where appropriate liaise with whanau
When appropriate share relevant information with other staff members
When appropriate support and advise teaching staff in regard to specific guidance issues
Arrange and facilitate one-off guidance programmes where deemed appropriate eg. anger management, etc
Write confidential reports as required
Keep and maintain comprehensive records
Engage closely with the school’s Child Protection Policy
Attend and participate in professional development programmes, meetings, and in-service days
Participate in professional supervision and peer review when appropriate and available
Keep up to date with research and developments within guidance counselling
Applications are to be by letter with a supporting CV. Applications can be sent by email to…
