Bilingual Learning Assistant

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

Tenure: Permanent, part time, 7 hrs per week term time only (not including term breaks)

Specialist skills: Somali and English language

We are seeking to appoint a speaker of Somali and English to the permanent position of Bilingual Learning Assistant. The position is for 7 hours per week, based in our English Language Learning (ELL) department.

The position starts Monday, 20 April or by arrangement.

Role: Learning assistance and support in English-medium classes for students whose first language is Somali

Major foci:

• written work the students produce improves over the time they are supported
• academic language students use in their writing improves over the time they are supported
• communication between home and school is effective

How to apply Applications for the position are to be emailed to: ed@tearatai.school.nz by Wednesday, 8 April at 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
• 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
• Melissa Young: Deputy Principal; email yg@tearatai.school.nz