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Educational Assistant
@ Sun West School Division
Kindersley, Saskatchewan
Overview
Sun West School Division is hiring a temporary Educational Assistant at Westberry School in Kindersley, SK, for Pre-K to Grade 4. The role supports students with intensive physical, cognitive and medical needs, working 6 hours per student day until June 25, 2027. Pay is $21.70 to $24.60 per hour under the CUPE Local 4802 Collective Agreement, and the hire must pass a criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
Pay:
$21.70–$24.60 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care, lifting and transfers for assigned students
- Support medical needs and follow student health care plans
- Assist with toileting, hygiene and behaviour needs
- Implement activities recommended by OTs, PTs and SLPs
- Collaborate with teachers, principal and support professionals
Requirements summary:
- Physically able to lift, turn and transfer students
- Calm, patient demeanour and strong rapport-building
- Experience with cognitive or physical limitations (asset)
- Educational Assistant Certificate or related education (asset)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Education |
| Hours per week | 30 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Educational Assistant |
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Sun West School Division
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 82 |
Category: Educational Assistant/Behaviour Intervention/Educational Assistant
Date Posted: 11/13/2026
Location: Westberry School, Kindersley, SK (Pre-K - 4)
Date of Availability: As soon as possible
Date Closing: Open until filled
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 [email protected] or Celene Longmire, Vice-Principal, at [email protected] 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.
Application Procedure:
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Online applications may be completed from the Employment page of the Sun West School Division website or by accessing the following link: www.applitrack.com/sunwestsd/onlineapp
While all applications are appreciated, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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