Comp #26-387 Permanent Educational Assistant

Simplication; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplication is seeking an Educational Assistant for Bathurst High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This permanent position supports teachers and helps meet the needs of exceptional students across classrooms, libraries, labs and learning spaces.

The role requires graduation from high school with related training and the ability to work as part of a team. English language competence is essential, and the posting covers general duties to assist with instructional goals and student care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with an approved training course related to the field.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children, or equivalent.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow teacher directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and other learning spaces.
• Supervise students and support instructional goals as directed.
• Help prepare teaching aids and customize materials as directed.
• Support student transportation and daily care tasks as needed.

Education

Graduation from high school with approved training related to the field of work

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WE ARE AN EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CUPE 2745 MEMBERS

2026-2027 School Year

Permanent Position

Duties of Position: As per attached job descriptions

Essential and Desirable Qualifications: As per attached. Candidate must be capable of carrying out assigned duties and possess the ability to work as part of a team. Written and spoken competence in English is essential.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT POSTING:

Location and Hours of Work:

• Bathurst High School -Comp 26-387
  One (1) Permanent – 6.0 hours per day – 30 hours per week

DEFINITION This is work primarily assisting teachers in the performance of their duties as well as attending to the physical needs of exceptional students. Work is under the supervision of a teacher and involves assisting individuals and groups of students. Duties include providing assistance in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and any other learning environment; assisting with the supervision of students; assisting with the preparation of teaching aids and the assembly of materials as directed by the teacher; tutoring students; assisting with maintaining records, and generally assisting teachers with functions designed to fulfill the instructional, social and/or behavioral goals and objectives as planned by the teacher. Duties may also include assisting students with transportation to and from school and moving around within the school; assistance with feeding, hygiene, clothing and toileting; care of catheterized students. N.B. Other related responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the school. QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from high school supplemented by completion of an approved training course related to the field of work, and experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Specific training, deemed essential by the Employer to meet the special needs of the student(s), may also be required