Special Education Support Assistant

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; Australia; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Regional Centre for Education seeks a Teacher Assistant at Bluenose Academy. The role supports students with personal care, mobility, and learning activities under teacher direction.

This permanent, 5.5-hour/day position requires flexibility to cover bus monitor duties as assigned. Qualifications include a high school completion certificate and a 2-year education support program with a Special Education focus, plus a 100-hour practicum, First Aid/CPR, and health care training.

Qualifications

• High school completion certificate.
• 2-year program in education support with Special Education focus.
• Supervised practicum of at least 100 hours.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Health care support training as required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and use assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care functions as directed by teachers.
• Assist students with routines (toileting, dressing, feeding, hygiene).
• Administer medications per guidelines.
• Support behaviour management under teacher supervision.
• Collaborate with staff to implement interventions and document observations.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote respectful interactions.

Skills

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

HS diploma

2-year ed support program (NSCC)

Special Education focus

100-hour practicum

First Aid/CPR

Health care support training

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education seeks a Teacher Assistant at Bluenose Academy. The role supports students with personal care, mobility, and learning activities under teacher direction.

This permanent, 5.5-hour/day position requires flexibility to cover bus monitor duties as assigned. Qualifications include a high school completion certificate and a 2-year education support program with a Special Education focus, plus a 100-hour practicum, First Aid/CPR, and health care training.