How do I Become a Teaching Aid in New Zealand?
According to the government-funded service Careers NZ, teaching aids in New Zealand support children's learning in school, assisting classroom teachers by working with students on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups. Teaching aids may be employed by schools, or by parents. The latter is more likely in cases where a child has a severe disability. There are no specific requirements or qualifications needed to become a teaching aid in New Zealand. Tertiary certificates in teacher aiding and learning support are, however, available to pursue. Persons with such a qualification and/or relevant experience are likely to be preferred by employers.
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Attain relevant qualifications. According to Careers NZ, a minimum of three years secondary school education is preferred by those employing teaching aids. Teaching aid certificates are offered by a number of polytechnics and tertiary providers around the country. Contact your local provider to find out how to register for a course. Careers NZ notes that many of these tertiary qualifications can be completed on the job.
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Produce a relevant curriculum vitae (resume´) based on your experience. If you have any experience in childcare, nursing, teaching, working with people with a disability or parenting, be sure to note this prominently, as skill sets are related to those required for teacher aiding.
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Emphasize your ability to achieve the requirements of the jobs you will apply for. For example, a teaching aid job description provided by prominent high school Auckland Grammar School lists the following as key responsibilities for teaching aid roles: tutoring and assisting with the programs for students who have special teaching needs; tutoring individuals and small groups of students in literacy and numeracy skills; attending classes with students to assist in the classroom; following instructions of all classroom teachers; assisting with Special Olympics (transport, organization and supervision); supervising students outside class time as required; and ensuring safety of the students.
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Register with recruitment agents and job seeking websites. Contact schools in your area to inquire about any teaching aid positions available and to leave your CV.
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Tips & Warnings
Teaching aids will be required to undergo a police background check, usually arranged by the employer.
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