Mentors, Papanui

Fixed Term / Part Time

Job No: 3969
Published Date: 27 Jul 2010
Closing Date: 13 Aug 2010

Description

We are seeking Support Workers / Mentors with primary school teaching experience to work with an 8 year old child with complex needs and interrupted education. During the rest of the school year you will help settle her into a structured educational routine. Initially this will be using correspondence school material within her home along with a range of external activities. Later you will participate in her transition to mainstream schooling. These positions will operate from 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday.

The right people for these roles will have experience in working with children who have challenging behaviours within an educational context and will be able to provide a firm, consistent and calm environment with a genuinely caring approach.

Child, Youth and Family, a service of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognises and has a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Pam Anstiss
Southern Region Administration Team
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 5334
Christchurch
Ph:                   03 963 2192

Applications close Friday 13 August 2010 - 5.00pm.
Thank you for your interest in this role.