Nurture the Seed: Teacher Aide PLD
by moe-teacheraides
Teacher aides and SENCOs from across Aotearoa New Zealand share practical strategies, real experiences, and professional learning insights to support inclusive education. Explore topics including belonging, behaviour, de-escalation, wellbeing, teamwork, and supporting diverse learners. This podcast series was produced for the Ministry of Education as part of Poipoia te kākano | Nurture the seed Teacher Aide PLD.
Episodes
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Reading the room
Nurture the Seed: Teacher Aide PLD "Te mātai i ngā whakaaro o te minenga | Reading the room" Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about practical ways teacher aides can support students with physical, sensory and communication…
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Kaiāwhina in a Māori-medium Kura
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about pathways into the Kaiāwhina role, supporting disabled Tamariki, and what genuine inclusion looks like day-to-day. Our guest is Jacqueline (Jacks), kaiāwhina and Limited Authority to Teach...
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Kaiako and Kaiāwhina
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about building relationships with Tamariki, supporting children who arrive carrying big feelings from home, and how kaiāwhina look after their own wellbeing. Our guest is Celia Rakuraku-Ranapia,...
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Holding the space
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about the Teacher Aide role, supporting ākonga carrying trauma, nervous system co-regulation, and high needs support. Our guest this time is Bex Te Maro, Kaiāwhina at Kenakena school in...
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Wired differently
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about the Teacher Aide role, supporting neurodiverse ākonga, the importance of communication and managing your wellbeing. Our guest this time is Nikki Hammonds, Teacher Aide at Arataki school in...
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In your corner
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about the SENCO role, creating a supportive team and inclusive schools. Our guest this time is Liz Logan, SENCO at Arataki school in Mount Maunganui. This podcast was produced for the Ministry…
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The long game
Welcome to this series of podcasts for Teacher Aides in Aotearoa New Zealand. In this episode, we talk about the journey into the Teacher Aide role, working across multiple classes and her top tips for Teacher Aides. Our guest this time is Hayley Davies, Teacher Aide at Arataki school in Mount...
About this show
Teacher aides and SENCOs from across Aotearoa New Zealand share practical strategies, real experiences, and professional learning insights to support inclusive education. Explore topics including belonging, behaviour, de-escalation, wellbeing, teamwork, and supporting diverse learners. This podcast series was produced for the Ministry of Education as part of Poipoia te kākano | Nurture the seed Teacher Aide PLD.
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