Learning Support
Woodville School pride ourselves in knowing our students’ needs and not much goes unnoticed. All of our teachers know all students really well and readily adapt things to respond to the learning needs. Our school has placed a significant focus on Learning Support which is reflected in our number of quality support staff. In 2025, we have an Learing Suppoort Coordinator, ORS Specialist Teacher, and 8 Teaching Assistants. Overseeing our Learning Support team are the Deputy Principal and Principal.
Learning Support Co-ordinator:
Woodville School has a Learning Support Co-ordinator for 3 days a week in 2025.
Jackie Kirk is a valued member of our team – supporting individuals and groups. She is able to observe students, work alongside teachers and whānau to design programmes of work, and she can liaise with external support services to problem solve situations to ensure we are able to provide the very best for all our students.
Ongoing Resource Scheme Specialist Teacher:
Woodville School has a dedicated ORS speciliast teacher for 2 days a week in 2025.
In this role our ORS teacher, Laura Mabey, will work closely with ORS students who require additional learning assistance, delivering targeted support, and helping them access the curriculum in an inclusive and supportive environment. Laura will collaborate with staff, whānau, and relevant external support services to develop and implement individual learning plans that cater to the specific needs of each student
A crucial aspect of any learning support team within a school is the wonderful team of Teaching Assistants. We are very priviliged to have high caliber people in our TA roles. Our TAs will generally work alongside different learners throughout the day as well as run support programmes that align with the classroom learning programmes.