SRCE-, CBHECA, Teacher Assistant

As part of the public education system in Nova Scotia, the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) was established on April 1, 2018, to deliver the public school program focusing on supporting student learning, achievement, well-being and overall success. With approximately 1,166 employees, SRCE operates 20 schools and 14 pre‑primary locations, serving around 5,948 students across Antigonish, Guysborough, Inverness and Richmond counties.

Worksite: CB Highlands Edu Centre Academ

Work Schedule: 5.5 hours/day

Effective Dates: 09/01/2026

Personal Care:

• Assist students with feeding, toileting needs, and personal hygiene as required.
• Administer medication and carry out medical procedures under the direction of the school principal in accordance with Regional Centre for Education policy and the Department of Education and Health policies on administering medication to students.
• Assist students to move about during the school day, including lifting and positioning students, exercising and supporting as outlined in their Individualized Program Plan (IPP) or physiotherapy/occupational therapy plan, assist when embarking and disembarking from transportation vehicles, and accompany students to community‑based educational programs as appropriate.
• Supervise students to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist students in the operation of support equipment as needed.
• Assist students in dressing and undressing as required.

Behavior Management Support:

• Assist in promoting student emotional growth, well‑being, and independence.
• Encourage the development of student dignity and self‑esteem.
• Facilitate positive interactions among all students.
• Help motivate students and encourage student participation.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior management plans as developed by the teacher and/or school team.

Support for Instructional Program:

• Assist students in following programs, strategies, exercises and materials identified/developed and introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation of material.
• Provide feedback to the supervisory teacher on observations of students.
• Accompany students to and from community work placements and provide support within these programs, as necessary.

Other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Teacher assistant training through a recognized diploma or certificate program, or an equivalent training program (e.g., CCA, LPN) that includes a personal care course.
• A school practicum organized by the institution of the diploma program, or equivalent personal care experience working in a residential group home setting or personal care setting.
• Ability to perform all duties of this job, including the personal and physical care of students.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid or willingness to obtain prior to employment.
• Current Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification (desirable).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Education and training in the use of assistive technology, including computers (desirable).
• Experience and demonstrated ability in managing children or youth with exceptional needs.

SRCE welcomes applications from Indigenous People, African Canadians, other racially visible persons, members of the 2

SLGBTQI++ community, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations where they are under‑represented.

All employees must provide a current, within the last months, clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry prior to employment.

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