Middle and Senior School Teacher Assistant – Behavioural

Middle and Senior School Teacher Assistant – Behavioural

Part‑time, temporary, 2026‑27 School Year

Southpointe Academy is a leading edge International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School surrounded by the ocean, beaches and natural beauty of South Delta. As a co‑educational, secular day school serving over 740 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Southpointe is known for its strong sense of community, collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. The school fosters caring relationships with students and develops young people of character who make a positive difference in the world.

Southpointe takes immense pride in its world‑class educational offerings. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years (Grades K‑5), Middle Years (Grades 6‑10), and Diploma (Grades 11‑12) Programmes are globally recognized for their excellence and educational impact. These distinguished programmes are complemented by state‑of‑the‑art facilities and purpose‑built amenities, ensuring an innovative environment for learning. Southpointe is actively constructing a cutting‑edge expansion campus spanning over 75,000 square feet, seamlessly integrated with its existing facilities.

This substantial undertaking not only mirrors the school's continuous growth, but also demonstrates a sustained commitment to offering an optimal learning environment for all members of the school community.

Southpointe Academy is seeking an experienced Educational Assistant with specialized training and experience in behavioural support, communication, and inclusive education to provide individualized and small‑group support to students with diverse learning needs, including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), and other exceptionalities.

Working collaboratively with classroom teachers, Student Support Teachers, administrators, and families, the successful candidate will help create an inclusive learning environment that promotes student independence, engagement, social‑emotional development, and academic success. The Educational Assistant will support students both within the classroom and, when appropriate, in small‑group or one‑to‑one settings while fostering dignity, belonging, and student agency.

The ideal candidate demonstrates flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to building positive relationships with students while implementing evidence‑based strategies that support behavioural, academic, and social growth. They will be an active member of a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring all students can thrive in an inclusive IB learning environment.

• Interacts one‑to‑one with students with learning and functional communication challenges, including students with diagnosed learning challenges;
• Assists teachers in planning, development, accommodation, and implementation of curriculum, classroom materials and schedules to meet the needs of designated student(s);
• Assists teachers in planning and implementation of individualized and/or group behaviour programs in specialized or integrated settings, such as regular or resource classrooms;
• Reinforces concepts introduced by teachers and implements instructional programmes designed by teachers;
• Participates in design and implementation of appropriate behaviour management strategies and provides assistance with monitoring and reinforcement;
• Participates in design and implementation of appropriate strategies to foster communication (speaking) skills and provides assistance with monitoring and reinforcement;
• Maintains regular communications with teachers and other school‑based team members;
• Observes and records student progress, maintains detailed written records as required;
• Supervises student(s) both on and off the school campus as required;
• Operates standard school and office equipment, including personal computer applications, instructional assistance communications and special individualized equipment;
• May carry out emergency procedures;
• Remains current with changing technology, practices and equipment;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.