On-Call Education Assistant (Internal/External)

Brentwood Bay, BC
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$25–$29 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support students’ academic, social, emotional, physical, and safety needs in classrooms and other school settings, including students with special or complex needs. Assist teachers with implementing and evaluating learning plans and behavioral strategies, and provide individualized or group support as assigned.

Job details

Job Title: On-Call Education Assistant (Any Level) Eligibility Status (Internal/External): *Internal/**External Department: ȽÁU,WELNEW Elementary School, W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School Job Status: On-Call Details: Unionized position with the British Columbia General Employees Union (BCGEU) Internal Job Postings: Current and past employees as well as W̱SÁNEĆ community members. External Job Postings: Open to all individuals not eligible under the internal posting criteria. Closing Date/Time: Ongoing Summary Level 1: Responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the social, emotional, physical, and academic needs of students including special needs students. Incumbents are assigned to support a classroom or individual students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements. Level 2: Responsible for delivering targeted educational and behavioral support to students with moderate to severe disabilities or complex learning needs. This includes supporting the implementation of individualized education programs and managing behavioral support strategies. Incumbents may work with small groups or individual students under the guidance of a teacher and can be reassigned during the school year based on student needs and operational priorities. Level 3: Responsible for providing intensive/directed educational support to students with serious disabilities (multiple physical or development challenges and needs such as autism or cerebral palsy) and/or providing specialized assistance such as speech therapy to address the special needs of multiple students. Incumbents are assigned to support students as the incumbent’s qualifications and requirements dictate and may be reassigned throughout the year in accordance with operational requirements. SCOPE Works under the direction of the ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School/W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Secondary School Principal or W̱SÁNEĆ College Director and in accordance with the BC legal framework, and the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board policy/procedures, to provide support to teachers and students. As a member of the Learning Support Team, the position supports the safety, health, academic, emotional, and social needs of students from Nursery to grade 12 in and outside the classroom in order that students may take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources. HOURS OF WORK 6.75 hrs per day based on a schedule to be determined in accordance with the operational needs of the W̱SÁNEĆ School Board. Qualifications EA Level 1: Grade 12 dogwood certificate or GED EA Level 2: Grade 12 and teaching assistant, certificate, or diploma in a related area such as teaching assistant, or community support and one-year related experience, family support worker, or early childhood education certificate supplemented by a special needs or community support worker certificate or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a diploma or degree in a directly related field. EA Level 3: Grade 12 dogwood certificate, certificate or diploma (as above), plus a special need’s educator certification. Valid Level 1 & 2: First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate and Criminal Record Check Valid Level 1 & 2: May require BC Class 5 Drivers License Valid Level 1 & 2: May require an appropriate level of First Aid certification. Knowledge And Abilities Basic knowledge of child development: physical, emotional, intellectual, and social. Support and assist students with a range of academic, social, and emotional needs. Physical ability to support students (i.e., dress, feed, toilet, lift, and transfer) as required. Assess situations and make appropriate decision and act quickly. Communicate clearly and professionally with teachers, students, parents, and colleagues. Follow direction and implement programs or procedures as directed. Work as part of a team to plan, implement and evaluate student learning plans. Organize workload and take on new assignments with limited notice. Use computers and standard software applications. Only Applications Containing The Following Will Be Considered Resume and cover letter Three professional references (please provide telephone numbers & email addresses) Copies of valid certificates must accompany application Additional Supporting Documentation Preference will be given to First Nations Ancestry. Hourly Rate Level 1: $25.39 Level 2: $26.92 Level 3: $28.53 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requirements vary by level, ranging from a high school diploma or GED to related education assistant or community-support credentials and, for Level 3, special-needs educator certification. First aid, CPR, and a criminal record check are required for Levels 1 and 2; related experience, physical ability, communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team are also specified.