Bilingual Learning Assistant

We welcome applications for a Bilingual Learning Assistant with proficiency in Pashto and English.

Tenure: Fixed term, part time, 2.5 hrs per week (not including term breaks)

Monday 9 March - Thursday 2 April (term 1) Monday 20 April - Friday 3 July (term 2) 2.5 hours per week as above, not including term breaks Specialist skills: Pashto and English language

We are seeking to appoint a speaker of Pashto and English to the fixed-term position of Bilingual Learning Assistant. The position is for 2.5 hours per week, based in Learning Support (Aukaha).

The position starts Monday 9 March or by arrangement.

Role: learning assistance and support for a learner and family whose first language is Pashto.

Major focus: communication support between the learner, her parents and teachers as they transition into Aukaha.

Aukaha - Learning Support The whakatauki: “Aukaha kia kaha” - strengthen the bonds refers to the binding necessary for waka or tools to be practical and useful, for example fastening the rauawa to the hull of the waka thus tightening the bindings. The name Aukaha relates to our cultural narrative (Ngāi Tūāhuriri), and to the bonds strengthened between all ākonga-learners. We have the privilege of operating our specialist programme called Aukaha for ākonga verified for the On-going Resourcing Scheme (ORS). Our Aukaha special programme currently supports 20+ ākonga, led by our teachers and supported by our dedicated learning assistants/teacher aides.

How to apply Applications for the position are to be emailed to: ed@tearatai.school.nz by Thursday 26 February 9am. By the closing date and time, applications must include the following three aspects, fully completed:

• covering letter, considering the requirements for this role
• curriculum vitae, considering the requirements for this role
• Te Aratai College application form, available from our website: http://www.tearatai.school.nz (13 Feb)

If this role interests you, please follow the application process as above.

For further information about this position, our college and the wider context, reach out to make a time to discuss either in person or on the phone:

• Archana Martins: Head of English Language Learning; email: mtn@tearatai.school.nz
• Rachael McLeod: Teacher in Charge of Aukaua; email: rmc@tearatai.school.nz
• Melissa Young: Deputy Principal; email yg@tearatai.school.nz