Temporary Educational Assistant @ Belle Plaine Colony School

Prairie South School Division #210; Stony Beach; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie South Schools in Belle Plaine is seeking an Educational Assistant to support students with diverse needs at Belle Plaine Colony School. This temporary role starts ASAP and runs through June 25, 2027, with 6 hours per day.

The position requires a Grade 12 diploma and at least one year of post-secondary training related to student needs, plus a valid Class 5 driver's license. Wage is set under CUPE Local 5512, $22.49–$26.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma is required.
• One year post-secondary training related to student needs (e.g. Educational Assistant, ECD, Youth Worker) is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse needs and/or high behavioural needs as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Support students with diverse needs

Behaviour management

Education

Grade 12 diploma

One year post-secondary training related to student needs (Educational Assistant, Early Childhood Development, Youth Worker or Rehabilitation Worker)

Job description

Position:

Educational Assistant @ Belle Plaine Colony School

Date Posted:

September 25, 2026

Closing Date:

Suitable Pool

Location:

Belle Plaine Colony

CUPE Posting Number:

63-2026-2027

Position Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:

June 25, 2027

FTE:

1.0

Hours of Work:

6 hours per day

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, Kate MacLean
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.