Hāpai Tātou | Uplifting All
Kia ora & welcome to the Waitākere RTLB Service, Cluster 5.
At the Waitākere RTLB Team, we are dedicated to supporting the growth of an environment where children and young people are able to reach their full potential. We are a vibrant hub of learning and support for children!
Our team comprises 36 Resource Teachers: Learning and Behaviour working in Waitākere providing learning support services to 56 schools in the area. This stretches from Kumeū to Hobsonville, Massey, Henderson and the Te Atatū schools. We work with school leaders and teachers, to support students and whanau. We also often work with school leaders on specific projects that have a broader impact.
RTLBs are registered teachers who have specialised training in understanding children’s learning, as well as behaviour needs. With a focus on holistic development, we prioritise not only learning progress but also emotional and social well-being.
Through a blend of innovative and solution-focused thinking as well as personalised support, we are committed to the progress of students in our community of schools through working with their learning support teams and teachers.
We believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape futures.

The Role of the RTLB
RTLBs work collaboratively with schools and families to support students who require additional assistance to achieve their learning goals. The service focuses on providing support to students with learning and behaviour difficulties, including students with special needs and those who are gifted and talented. RTLB are funded by the Ministry of Education and work in clusters to provide service to local schools. The RTLB service is accessed via referrals from schools.
Our Work
Resource teachers of learning and behaviour (RTLB) are experienced, specialist teachers who work alongside schools to improve outcomes for students. We understand that as a parent, you want the best for your child’s education. The RTLB service is here to support your child’s learning and behaviour in schools. Your local RTLB service is the Waitākere RTLB, Cluster 5.
How does the RTLB service work?
The service is available to all primary, intermediate and secondary schools in New Zealand. Schools can access the service by making a referral to their local RTLB cluster.
Once a referral has been made, an allocated RTLB will work with the school and family to support the needs of the student. We work with teachers to develop strategies and systems to improve the student’s learning and behaviour. We do this through assessment to identify next steps and developing goals to cater for learning and well-being. At each step of our service, we share our reports, plans and recommendations.
Mission
To work within collaborative partnerships and inclusive pathways to empower ākonga for success.
Vision
All ākonga belong and thrive
Hāpai Tātou | Uplifting All
Waitākere RTLB Cluster Schools
| Birdwood School Bruce McLaren Intermediate Colwill School Don Buck School Edmonton Primary School Elim College Henderson Flanshaw Road School Freyberg Community School Hare Krishna School Henderson High School Henderson Intermediate Henderson Primary School Henderson North School Henderson South School Henderson Valley School Hobsonville Point Primary Hobsonville Point Secondary Hobsonville School Holy Cross Catholic School Huapai District School Lincoln Heights School Liston College Marina View School Massey High School Massey Primary School Matipo Road School Matua Ngaru School Middle School West |
North West College Ōrātia District School Peninsula Primary School Pomaria Road School Rangeview Intermediate Rānui School Riverhead School Royal Road School Rutherford College Rutherford School Scott Point School St Dominic’s College St Paul’s School (Massey) Summerland Primary Sunnyvale School Swanson School Taupaki School Te Atatū Intermediate Timatanga Community School Tirimoana School TKKM o Hoani Waititi TKKM o Te Kōtuku Waitākere College Waitākere SDA School Waitākere School West Harbour School Western Heights School Whenuapai School |






