Educational Assistant @ Assiniboia 7th Avenue School

Simplication; Assiniboia; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie South Schools in Assiniboia is hiring an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs. The role is permanent, 0.50 FTE (3.2 hours per day), with morning hours and an ASAP start date. Wage range aligns with CUPE Local 5512, currently $22.49 to $26.43 per hour.

Applicants should have a Grade 12 diploma, relevant post-secondary training, and a valid Class 5 license. Internal/external selection processes apply, with required criminal records checks.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or GED approved by the Board of Education.
• Minimum 1 year post-secondary training related to student needs.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs and/or high behavioural needs.

Skills

Support students with diverse needs

Behavioural support

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Post-secondary training related to student needs (Educational Assistant, ECD, Youth Worker, Rehab Worker)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Job description

• Position: Educational Assistant @ Assiniboia 7th Avenue School
• Date Posted: September 29, 2026
• Closing Date: October 6, 2026
• Location: Assiniboia 7th Avenue School
• CUPE Posting Number: 69-2026-2027
• Position Type: Permanent
• Start Date: ASAP
• FTE: .50 (3.2 hours per day)
• Hours of Work: Mornings

Duties

In addition to those duties outlined in the job description, duties include supporting students with diverse needs and/or high behavioural needs.

Education & Qualifications

• A minimum of Grade 12 diploma from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Board of Education or General Educational Development (GED)
• A minimum of one (1) year post-secondary training related to student needs such as Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Development, Youth Worker or Rehabilitation Worker (such training must be from a recognized educational institution as approved by the Employer)
• A valid Class 5 drivers license

Physical Requirements

The ability to do heavy work is required in some assignments (ie; exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to lift students and/or move objects).

Wage & Benefits

In accordance with the current CUPE Local 5512 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, this is a range of $22.49 to $26.43 per hour.

For further information regarding the details of the assignment, contact:

Name: Principal, Lynnette Thompson
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Selection Procedure: Your eligibility to be considered for this position will be based on the information in your application. Accordingly, you must clearly specify the qualifications you have that match the qualifications required.

In accordance with Article 9.01 of the collective agreement, all external applications shall be held separately and shall not be considered until the internal posting procedure has been completed. The successful candidate (if external) will be subject to a clear criminal records check and vulnerable sector check as outlined in Administrative Procedure 406 Criminal Records Checks.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with Prairie South Schools.