Special Needs Support Staff

PLASP Child Care Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

PLASP Child Care Services is seeking a Special Needs Support Staff for BEFORE SCHOOL and/or AFTER SCHOOL programs at locations in Etobicoke, ON. The role offers an hourly wage of $22.27 plus provincial wage enhancements where applicable, with rates increased for RECE candidates.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment, assisting children with participation, and supporting behavioral development while promoting self-esteem and peer acceptance.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• First Aid/CPR Level C certification within valid period.
• Vulnerable Sector Check dated within the last six months.
• Experience or training with children with differing abilities or diagnoses.
• Ability to manage and support children in gym, outdoors, and personal care as required.

Responsibilities

• Help establish a safe, warm, and caring environment for a high-quality program.
• Visit programs and assist children with support to participate in activities.
• Work with children individually to promote self-esteem and peer acceptance.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Energetic

Flexible

Positive attitude

Sensitive to children

Technology use

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

First Aid / CPR Level C

Vulnerable Sector Check

Experience with children with differing abilities or diagnosis

Job description

Applications will be accepted
Monday, October 26, 2026 12:00 AM -
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:59 PM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Special Needs Support Staff

Job Description

Position: ActingSpecial Need Support Staff

Location: 5 Redcar Ave, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1J8 (location is subject to change based on enrollment)

Hourly Wage: $22.27**Plus hourly Provincial Wage Enhancement if applicable** Compensation rates are increased for RECE candidates

SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT STAFF – BEFORE SCHOOL AND/ OR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

PLASP Child Care Services is a charitable organization operating on a not-for-profit basis, providing high quality early learning and child care, for children up to 12 years of age. PLASP operates in more than 240 schools providing before school, lunch, and after school programs and 38full-day early learning and child care centres and sixEarlyON locations for children from 0 – 6 years.

PLASP is committed to hiring, training, and fairly compensating staff. All Ontarians have the right to equal treatment with respect to employment without discrimination or harassment. We believe that everyone has worth and value, and that all staff are entitled to be respected, supported, and treated fairly by their co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Successful candidates will assist in establishing and maintaining a safe, warm, and caring environment in which a high quality child care program can operate.
• Visits programs and work with children and staff where children require support to be integrated into the program.
• Works with children on an individual basis, to assist them in managing their behavior and promoting their self-esteem while gaining acceptance of their peers.
• Staff are required to attend meetings and training sessions during the day.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth, Developmental Support, Educational Assistant, Recreation and Leisure and/or training in the fields of psychology and experience working with children with differing abilities or diagnosis.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Supervisory experience an asset
• Flexible and energetic approach to work
• Positive and sensitive attitude towards children and staff
• Physically able to participate with children in the gym, outdoors and provide personal care as required
• Valid Standard First Aid, with level C CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, dated within the last six months
• Basic ability to use technology (including smart phones, computers, tablets)

PLASP Child Care Services is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Human Resources will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at PLASP Child Care Services.

60 Courtneypark Dr. W. Unit 5B
Mississauga, ON
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