Casual Educational Assistant 2025/26 School Year

The Educational Assistant (EA) works under the supervision and direction of the student's classroom teacher(s), resource teacher, principal and/or other professional staff. Educational Assistants are employed by school districts to support the inclusion and the special education goals of students who have been deemed exceptional according to the Education Act. Educational Assistants have become valuable members of the educational support staff for students with special academic, physical and/or behavioral needs. Often the support provided by an Educational Assistant is the essential component in the successful inclusion of special needs students. Hours worked range from 3 to 6 per day, with starting and ending times varying based on the school and the student's needs. Please note that there are no guaranteed hours, and work is on an as-needed basis. Casual Educational Assistants As the need arises, all Casual EA applications are screened by a district team. Only the highest-ranking app...