Assists children with developmental disabilities in mainstream schools.

Demonstrates, supervises and participates in activities which enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschool centres; prepares indoor and outdoor areas for learning and recreational activities; assists children with intellectual, physical and behavioural difficulties with their academic studies; assists children individually to learn social skills.

• Works in adequately heated and ventilated spaces when indoors. Works outdoors occasionally but generally only when the weather is fine.

• Sedentary to light with occasional medium physical demand.
• Frequently stands and walks around the class.
• Frequently sits, kneels, squats or crouches at low desks while working alongside children.
• Stretching up and reaching across may be necessary occasionally.
• Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant feature of the job.
• Contact with skin irritants or water is not a significant feature of the job.
• Lifting, carrying and holding of school equipment and small children may be occasionally required.
• Repetitive movement of the hands is required occasionally because of the need to use writing or drawing instruments and when operating a computer.
• Driving may be required but is not a significant feature of the job.
• Use of hand-held objects/materials will include computers, photocopiers, printers, overhead projectors as well as writing and drawing materials, books, videos and other audio-visual and recreational equipment.
• Mental skills necessary communication, practical, creative and organisational skills.

A New Zealand Register Level 5 or 6 qualification or at least three years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be all that is necessary.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.