Support Assistant

At the discretion of the Principal, the Support Assistant (SA) reports to the Principal, Program Support Teacher (PST) and/or Classroom Teachers at Chief Paul Niditchie School, Tsiigehtchic.

He/she is responsible for assisting with implementing specialized and modified learning and education activities in order to provide a positive learning experience for students with diverse/complex needs or students who require additional support. The SA is responsible for working with diverse or complex needs/additional needs students either individually or in small groups to provide academic assistance in mainly core areas such as reading and math.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

The incumbent would normally acquire the required knowledge and skills through completion of Grade 12 combined with related training in working with special needs students and experience in an educational environment.

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Term Position

This job opening is for a Term to June 25, 2026

Part-time position

This Job opening is for a Part-time position at 6 hours per day

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening  # 27357

Closing Date:
January 5, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $37.90 per hour plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance of $11.32 per hour.

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