Disability Support Worker

About this role

To provide specific learning related support services (according to the need) to tauira with impairment(s).

Role details:

Title: Disability Support Worker
Role: Casual – as and when required
Location: Tauranga
Hourly Rate: $24.29 per hour
Hours: As required
Days: As required

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

• Typing, notetaking, and helping them engage with learning materials and online tasks
• Coaching them to break down assignments and understand academic requirements
• Strengthening their skills in independent planning and time management
• Encouraging meaningful connections with Kaiako (teachers), peers, Tauira Services, and the wider learning environment
  

About you:

We are looking for someone who has the following:

• A tertiary qualification, preferably with a qualification above the level of tauira you are supporting
• A relevant Teacher Aide Certificate, desirable
• Previous Teaching Aide experience preferred
• Experience in a pastoral role, coaching, mentoring, support, or teaching advantageous but not essential

As a kaupapa Māori organisation, your willingness to participate in cultural activities and develop an understanding of Āhuatanga Māori (values, culture and tikanga) is desirable.

Kua whati te tai, tono mai! | Apply today!

If we’ve outlined a role that matches your capabilities and aspirations, and a workplace that appeals, apply asap as we will close off the advertisement when we find a suitable candidate.

A position description is available on our careers website.  For any other queries, please email jobs@twoa.ac.nz

Please note that we are closed during the Christmas/New Year period so we will respond to your application after 15 January 2026.