CC#25-02-252 Educational Assistant - South Colchester Academy

Government of Nova Scotia; Brookfield; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nova Scotia is hiring an Educational Assistant to provide crucial support to students at South Colchester Academy. This full-time role involves assisting with educational and personal needs, requiring a high school diploma, relevant training, and first-aid certification. Applicants should be prepared for physical demands and ensure to meet health and safety standards as they engage with students requiring various levels of assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with recognized post-secondary education.
• Current First-Aid certification in compliance with OHS and WFA standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support students with medical, personal care, and behaviour management.
• Assist with social and cognitive skills development.
• Provide basic medical support like diabetes care and tube feeding.

Skills

Medical/personal care support

Social/behavioural support

Cognitive support

Physical ability

Education

High school completion certificate or equivalent

Recognized diploma or certificate program

Tools

Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C

Job description

Competition #: CC#25-02-252 Position: Educational Assistant Union: NSGEU Family of Schools: Nova Location(s): South Colchester Academy Hours Per Day: 5.50 Hours Per Week: 27.50 School Hours: 9-3pm Assignment Hours: 9-3 Days: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri Status: Regular Full-time Percentage: 10 Months Salary: As per NSGEU Contract Additional Info: Post Date: Monday July 14, 2025 Close Date: Tuesday August 5, 2025 at 12:00:00PM Anticipated Start Date: Tuesday September 2, 2025 End Date: 6/30/2026 Introduction Educational Assistants provide support to students who are identified through the program planning process as requiring support with medical and personal care and/or safety/behaviour management. The position will require supporting students with a wide range of social/behavioural and cognitive abilities. Additionally, Educational Assistants will also be required to support basic medical/personal care and behavioural/safety support (including but not limited to personal hygiene, diabetes care, tube feeding, catheterization, running, lifting and positioning, personal care, toileting, feeding). Minimum Requirements - High school completion certificate or equivalent
- Recognized diploma or certificate program from a recognized post secondary institution including a formal practicum placement
- Current Standard First-Aid certification with CPR Level C. (The course must meet Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Workplace First Aid (WFA) standards to comply with the CSA Z1210-17 Standards).
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position Additional Assets Closing Notes Please note, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are the successful candidate you will be required to provide copies of your education credentials and Standard First Aid and CPR- C. You will also be require to provide your original criminal records check and your original child abuse register which will be reviewed in accordance with the CCRCE policies and procedures.

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