Copy - Comp #26-314 Permanent Educational Assistant One Position

Anglophone North School District; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglophone North School District is seeking an Educational Assistant for the 2026-2027 school year at Terry Fox Elementary School. One vacancy is for 6.0 hours per day (30 hours per week) with a pay rate of $37.45 per hour. Posting date is August 28, 2026 and closing date is September 4, 2026 at noon.

The role involves assisting teachers and supporting students, including those with special needs, as part of a collaborative team to meet instructional and behavioral goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus an approved training course related to the field.
• Experience or demonstrated ability in dealing with children or equivalent.
• Written and spoken competence in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classrooms, libraries, shops, laboratories and other learning environments.
• Assist with supervision of students and with preparation of teaching aids and materials.
• Tutor students and help maintain records as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with transportation, feeding, hygiene and other needs of students as required.
• Support instructional, social and behavioral goals in collaboration with the teacher.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma + approved training

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CUPE 2745 MEMBERS

Permanent

2026-2027 School Year

Duties of Position:

As per attached job description.

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: Terry Fox Elementary School Competition 26-314

One (1) Vacant Position – 6.0 hours per day – 30 hours per week

Wage or Salary Rate:

$37.45 per hour/Educational Assistant (as of March 1, 2026)

Posting Date:

August 28, 2026.

Closing Date:

September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon)

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

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.