Junior School Learning Assistant

• Learning Assistant supporting Years 0 - 6
• Commencing Term 3, 2026
• Fixed-term contract for Terms 3 and 4 2026
• Albany location with park-like grounds and car parking

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Based in Albany, Kristin School is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational school with more than 1800 students from Early Learning to Year 13. Kristin has over 350 staff from our Early Childhood Centre to our Senior School, and is guided by the strong values of progress, vision, integrity and love.

Working within our Junior School, we are seeking four (4) Learning Assistants to join our team for Terms 3 and 4, 2026. These roles will support classes of new Year 0 students, and specific Year 1 - 6 students. You will build relationships with students to help achieve positive classroom outcomes in supporting their assigned activities and tasks. Joining an established team of experienced Learning Assistants, the hours are 8.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday. The potential for full days, 8.30am - 3.00pm can be discussed. These are term time only roles, and are fixed-term contracts until December 2026.

Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake

The ideal candidates will bring the following skills and experience:

• Teacher Aide/ Learning Assistant experience (preferred)
• Is patient and enjoys working with students
• An understanding of neurodiversity and inclusion is preferred
• Is nurturing and flexible
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google docs/Gmail
• Committed to Kristin’s values; “Progress with vision, integrity and love”.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

Kristin offers a friendly and welcoming community, car parking onsite and wellbeing initiatives like free flu vaccinations for staff. You will join a strong network of experienced Learning Assistants and support students in smaller than average class-sizes.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please apply online at https://kristin.bamboohr.com/careers by completing your application form and attaching your CV and covering letter. The position description can be found on our careers page.

Please do not email your application.

If you wish to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Alice Browne on (09) 415 5106.

Applications close Sunday, 28 June 2026.

We expect to undertake interviews the week of Monday, 29th June 2026.