Education Assistant
About the role
CASUAL ON-CALL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Provide support for the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs by assisting with academic and/or social/emotional skill development in the learning environment.
DUTIES:
- Under the direction of a classroom teacher or administrator, facilitates the inclusion of students with disabilities and diverse abilities by encouraging and supporting them to become independent learners and members of the classroom, school, and community.
- Reviews and reinforces learning activities guided by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and learning strategies developed by the school-based team to help students master concepts and skills.
- Supports students with learning communication skills and social/emotional strategies.
- Supports students' use of educational technology and/or various assistive communication modalities.
- Reinforces classroom expectations during brief absences of the teacher.
- Follows a student's plan(s) in consultation with the teacher or administrator when a student is asked to leave the classroom to calm, self-regulate and re-engage a student with learning.
- Assists student(s) with administering medication (excluding seizure and diabetes medication).
- Performs assigned duties during fire/earthquake/lockdown drills and other emergent situations.
- Assists students' learning in the areas of feeding, dressing, undressing, hygiene, toileting, washing, cleaning and guiding students with other physical requirements to support
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a college or university recognized program of related studies (education assistant/community support worker) of 1 academic year plus a practicum.
- Capability to physically perform the job duties
This is a unionized position with an hourly wage as of July 1, 2024 of $33.24. The complete CUPE job description #44 can be found atwww.sd79.bc.ca._
Please submit asupport staff application formor resume that includes post secondary transcripts, a cover letter**** indicating how you believe you meet our qualifications, and three work references with permission to contact. Please submit electronic applications (preferably as one PDF) to: apply@sd79.bc.ca
Posted On
March 25, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Job Type
Part Time, Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
North Cowichan
School/Location
Multiple locations
Salary
$33.24 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Reference Letter(s)
Not the right fit? Search for Education Assistant jobs in North Cowichan, BC
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.
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Education Assistant
About the role
CASUAL ON-CALL EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Provide support for the inclusion of students with diverse learning needs by assisting with academic and/or social/emotional skill development in the learning environment.
DUTIES:
- Under the direction of a classroom teacher or administrator, facilitates the inclusion of students with disabilities and diverse abilities by encouraging and supporting them to become independent learners and members of the classroom, school, and community.
- Reviews and reinforces learning activities guided by Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and learning strategies developed by the school-based team to help students master concepts and skills.
- Supports students with learning communication skills and social/emotional strategies.
- Supports students' use of educational technology and/or various assistive communication modalities.
- Reinforces classroom expectations during brief absences of the teacher.
- Follows a student's plan(s) in consultation with the teacher or administrator when a student is asked to leave the classroom to calm, self-regulate and re-engage a student with learning.
- Assists student(s) with administering medication (excluding seizure and diabetes medication).
- Performs assigned duties during fire/earthquake/lockdown drills and other emergent situations.
- Assists students' learning in the areas of feeding, dressing, undressing, hygiene, toileting, washing, cleaning and guiding students with other physical requirements to support
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a college or university recognized program of related studies (education assistant/community support worker) of 1 academic year plus a practicum.
- Capability to physically perform the job duties
This is a unionized position with an hourly wage as of July 1, 2024 of $33.24. The complete CUPE job description #44 can be found atwww.sd79.bc.ca._
Please submit asupport staff application formor resume that includes post secondary transcripts, a cover letter**** indicating how you believe you meet our qualifications, and three work references with permission to contact. Please submit electronic applications (preferably as one PDF) to: apply@sd79.bc.ca
Posted On
March 25, 2026
Closing Date & Time
Ongoing
Job Type
Part Time, Occasional
Job Category
ECE, EA and Support Staff
City
North Cowichan
School/Location
Multiple locations
Salary
$33.24 per hour
Employment Start Date
Start Immediately
Mandatory Document
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Additional Documents
- Certificates & Diplomas
- Reference Letter(s)
Not the right fit? Search for Education Assistant jobs in North Cowichan, BC
About BC Public Schools
Make a Future is the official job board for K-12 education careers in British Columbia, created through a partnership involving BC's Ministry of Education and Child Care, public school boards, First Nations, and independent schools. The platform aims to connect passionate educators, leaders, and support staff with job opportunities in BC schools.