Classroom Assistant (# PDSB25-185)

Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A public education organization in Milton seeks a Classroom Assistant to support students with severe learning disabilities. The role involves collaborating with teachers to provide individualized programs and assisting students with their work in a multi-disciplinary setting. Candidates should have a community college certificate related to child education and current CPR/First Aid certification, along with experience in educational settings. This is a temporary on-call role with hourly pay ranging from $24.61 to $27.14.

Qualifications

• Community College certificate and/or equivalent training in a child-related field.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Demonstrated experience implementing academic and behavior management programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with severe learning disabilities.
• Assist teachers in providing individual and group programs.
• Support students within the classroom with assigned work.

Skills

Experience with students who have learning disabilities

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Technical proficiency with assistive technology

Team collaboration

Knowledge of child development

Education

Community College certificate or equivalent training

Job description

Classroom Assistant-Program for Students with Learning Disabilities

Job ID: 239471
Posting status: Open
Organization: Ministry of Education
Division: Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch
City: Milton
Position language: English
Job term: 1 Temporary On-Call/Supply Position (to work on an as‑needed basis)
Job code: U0114 - Classroom Assistant
Salary: $24.61 - $27.14 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Competition #: PDSB25-185

About the program

The Trillium Demonstration School, Ministry of Education is committed to providing a safe place where students, families and staff find support to learn, grow and discover. Our schools are forward‑thinking and technologically advanced, offering a specialized student lodging program for students with severe learning disabilities whose education needs cannot be met in their local school boards.

About the job

In this Classroom Assistant role, you will:

• Work with students with severe learning disabilities.
• Work in a multi‑disciplinary setting.
• Assist teachers in providing individual and group programs to children with severe learning disabilities.
• Support and assist students with unique learning needs.
• Support students within the classroom in completion of assigned work, including work access through technology.
• Assist teachers in program preparation and materials.

Mandatory requirements

• Community College certificate and/or equivalent training, education and working experience in a child‑related field.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with students who have learning disabilities and may have motivation and self‑esteem needs.
• Demonstrated experience implementing academic and prescribed behaviour management programs in the classroom.
• Knowledge of education terms and strategies as they relate to students with behavioural and educational exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and an understanding of caring for children and teenagers with learning disabilities.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with classroom learning technology, assistive technology and personal devices.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff members and other professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and practices that address student care, well‑being and safety.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and observation skills to identify students' needs/difficulties.
• Ability to be an active participant in a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, manage change and effectively deal with stress.
• Willingness to take initiative to be proactive within the classroom and assist students with learning disabilities as required.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialised individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible and we offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion.

Additional information

Apply by: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary – Irregular On‑Call, duration up to 10 months, 347 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours: Schedule 4

Category: Education and Training

Posted on: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Security checks and screening

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you have lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you will need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

How to apply

1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN Employee ID number when applying.

Send application to [e-mail] and quote Competition # PDSB25-185 in the subject line.

Language requirements and assessment

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