Westberry Elementary School - Educational Assistant - Temporary Full-Time

Sun West School Division; Kindersley; In loco; CAD 30.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sun West School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant at Westberry Elementary School in Kindersley, SK. The position is temporary full-time, 6 hours per day on school days, starting as soon as possible through June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will support students with physical, cognitive, and medical needs, including personal care, lifting, and health-related tasks. Experience with students with limitations is an asset; post-secondary EA credentials are preferred.

Competenze

• Experience supporting students with cognitive or physical limitations is an asset.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and health-related tasks is required.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.

Mansioni

• Support physical, cognitive, and medical needs of students as assigned.
• Assist with personal care, lifting, transferring, and health monitoring.
• Assist with feeding tubes, diabetic monitoring, seizure response, and health care plans as needed.
• Support toileting or hygiene routines and behavior needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement educational programs.

Conoscenze

Empathy and rapport building

Lifting and transferring

Team collaboration

Understanding health care plans

Formazione

Educational Assistant Certificate

Descrizione del lavoro

Westberry Elementary School - Educational Assistant - Temporary Full-Time JobID: 4843

• Position Type: Educational Assistant/Behaviour Intervention/ Educational Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/13/2026
• Location: Westberry School, Kindersley, SK (Pre-K - 4)
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Description: Sun West School Division invites applications for an Educational Assistant in Westberry Elementary School, Kindersley, SK. This is a temporary position, 6 hours per day, every student day, starting as soon as possible and continuing until June 25, 2027.

The successful candidate will be required to support the physical, cognitive, and medical needs of students as assigned. Duties may include personal care, lifting, transferring, and supporting medical needs such as diabetic monitoring, assisting with feeding tubes, seizure response, and monitoring and following student‑specific health care plans. Responsibilities may also include assisting with toileting or hygiene routines, supporting behaviour needs, and implementing activities as recommended by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech‑language pathologists. The candidate must be physically able to lift, turn, transfer, and assist students as required.

Experience working with individuals with cognitive or physical limitations is considered an asset. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build rapport and maintain a calm, patient demeanor while supporting student needs. Post‑secondary education in a related field, such as an Educational Assistant Certificate, is also considered an asset.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team - including classroom teachers, student support teachers, the principal, and other professionals, to assist in the delivery and implementation of educational programs and services. These supports are intended to promote the integration, growth, learning, safety, and well‑being of students with intensive needs.

Salary and benefits for this position will be in accordance with the current Collective Agreement of CUPE Local 4802. Wage Range: $21.70 to $24.60 per hour.

For further information, please contact Katilyn Gibbons, Principal, at [e-mail] or Celene Longmire, Vice‑Principal, at [e-mail] or by phone the school at 306-463-2433. Sun West School Division will confirm employment upon receipt of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.