Are you looking for a meaningful way to invest in your student support staff professional development?
Schools can improve the quality of their support staff, boosting team effectiveness, and providing professional development with one of three apprenticeships
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Why choose these programmes?
- Comprehensive Learning: These 18-month, work-based apprenticeships lead to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4). Your teacher aides will deepen their understanding of the students they support and the broader social and cultural contexts.
- Practical Benefits: Through hands-on experience and dedicated support from Apprenticeship Advisors, your team will enhance their skills in communication, goal-setting, and resilience-building. They’ll learn to engage with students in ways that respect their socio-cultural identities and contribute to improved outcomes.
- Cultural Awareness: The programmes cover important aspects like Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kawa, tikanga, and the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua, helping your aides better connect with, and support all students.
- Support and Resources: With a strong support system and potential funding options available, we aim to make this an accessible and valuable investment for your school.
Affordable and Flexible:
The cost is usually $2,250, however scholarships are currently available to reduce or eliminate fees, subject to eligibility.
Empower your school support staff to contribute more effectively and professionally to your school community.
This work-based training leads to a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), enhancing their understanding of students and their socio-cultural contexts. They’ll gain practical skills in communication, goal-setting, and cultural awareness, including important aspects like Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori tikanga. With hands-on support and potential scholarships to cover costs, this programme offers an affordable way to invest in their professional growth.
These apprenticeships may be suitable for:
- Teacher aides
- School hostel supervisors
- School boarding supervisors
- Learning support assistants
- Pastoral care staff
- Classroom assistants
- Learning mentors
- learning support coordinators
- Education support workers
- Special education assistants
For more information about the programmes and about scholarships and fees-free options, please contact your Careerforce Regional Workplace Advisor via [email protected].
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