Casual Education Assistant

CASUAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT Job Function

• Reports to the school principal or designate
• Provides direct educational support to students in various classrooms
• Supports students through direct supervision in a variety of settings
• Assists students with adaptive skills
• Actively involved with students in a variety of settings
• Prepares adapted and modified educational materials
• Expected to provide personal care assistance including but not limited to lifting, feeding, toileting, etc.
• Works with students who have a delegated care plan through Nursing Support Services
• Other related duties as required

• Grade 12 graduation
• Education Assistant certificate or diploma from a recognized college, 2 year diploma preferred
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
• Special education/child care related experience
• Must acquire specific skills related to a special needs child
• Training and extensive behaviour management experience working with children with autism preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, students and the community
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions

Casual shifts range from 4 to 6 hours per day, Monday - Friday, while schools are in session

Short-term assignments may also be available

Casual employment may lead to a regular position in the district

Education Assistant pay is $34.54 per hour (plus $0.15 per hour Labour Market Adjustment)

New Westminster Schools welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email to