Lead Learning Support Assistant - Ka awatea (Alternative Education)

As the Lead Learning Support Assistant, you will work directly with rangatahi who have experienced barriers to mainstream education. You’ll provide practical, day-to-day learning and wellbeing support, helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment where young people can build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

Alongside student support, you’ll offer day-to-day guidance and leadership to Learning Support Assistants, helping ensure consistent, calm and best-practice support across the programme. You’ll work closely with teachers, youth workers and whānau to support holistic, learner-centred pathways.

About you

You’re someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally in alternative education, youth work or learning support

• Builds strong, trusting relationships and leads with empathy, consistency and fairness

• Understands behaviour as communication and uses trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches

• Is confident supporting others, modelling best practice and contributing to a positive team culture

• Is committed to rangatahi wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practice

Why work with us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to youth wellbeing and equity

• Work in a small, supportive team where relationships come first

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of rangatahi and their whānau

• School holidays off and strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development

About BASE Youth

BASE Youth Centre is a registered charity providing free health, wellbeing, education and youth development services for young people in Mid Canterbury. Our kaupapa is grounded in connection, safety, and empowering rangatahi to thrive.

📩 Apply now:

Email to request an application form, return with your CV and cover letter to base@baseyouth.org.nz