Teacher Aide - Laughton

Central Kids Laughton

Kaiako Tautāwhi - Teacher Aide | Permanent | 27.5 hours

We are looking for a motivated and energetic teacher aide to join our team in supporting tamariki and whānau to achieve their full potential.

Ko wai tatou? | Who are we?

Ko ngā tamariki te pūtake | children are central to all that we do.

Me tiaki, me manaaki i te taiao | Protect and enhance the environment.

Manaakitanga | Encourage mana in others through care, generosity, and goodwill.

Kotahitanga | Connectedness in collaboration

Te arataki ā-tikanga rua | Bicultural leadership

At Central Kids all tamariki are respected and included for who they are. We celebrate diversity so that all whānau feel welcome and supported. We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships, which we bring to life through our cultural strategy and determination to see Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga thrive. Our kaimahi are respected and supported through ongoing professional development opportunities, to ensure we are always learning and improving our delivery of Te Whāriki.

Central Kids is a party to the Kindergarten Association Support Staff Collective Agreement (KASSCA).

Ko wai koe? | Who are you?

We are looking for a dedicated teacher aide who:

• has a passion for working alongside and advocating for tamariki
• has strong communication skills
• is adaptable and flexible
• can work effectively within a team and on their own
• have an understanding of tiriti based partnerships with tamariki and whānau
• embraces a culture of strong health, safety, aroha, mana, tiaki, and manaaki
• demonstrates a commitment to Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga.

Requirements for this role:

• entitled to work in Aotearoa, New Zealand
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  Position is Monday - Friday 9-3pm total 27.5 hours a week

For more information please email [email protected] or phone 0508 845 633 ext 2. All applications must be made via the link, email applications will not be accepted.

Closing date: 06/02/2026

You can view the Position Description here:

https://www.centralkids.org.nz/kaiako-tautawhi