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Special Education Assistant

@ Kwakwaka’wakw/Heiltsuk/Nuxalk/Oweekeno

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British Columbia

$19–$25/hr
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Overview

Lilawagela School, a first nation school serving the Dzawada'enuxw First Nations, is hiring a Special Education Assistant to support K to Grade 7 students in a remote community. The role involves assisting six to eight children with individual education programs, learning and behavioural support, and personal care. The posting states a $19 to $25 per hour rate, a September to June school-year term, and a criminal record check.

Pay:

$19–$25 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Support K to Grade 7 students with individual education programs
  • Provide learning and behavioural support
  • Assist with personal care
  • Work collaboratively with teachers and professionals
  • Assist six to eight children

Requirements summary:

  • Special Education Assistant certificate or program completed
  • School-based experience
  • High school diploma or post-secondary degree
  • Resume with two references
  • First Aid certificate (asset)

Tools & skills

ECEPersonal careFirst AidVulnerable sector check
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleday
Travelground: none
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsSpecial Education Assistant certificate, First Aid
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyIndigenous peoples
EducationHigh school (required)
Fields of studySpecial Education Assistant

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Job description

LILAWAGELA SCHOOL

Job Type:



Occasional



Job Category:

ECE, EA/TA/.

Openings:Special Education Assistant

Mandatory Document:

Resume

Cover Letter

Certificates & Diplomas

Additional Documents

Start Date: Immediately

End Date:Annually School Term Sept - June

Salary: $19 - 25 per hour

Job Description & Requirements



Are you interested in a rewarding career supporting K to Grade 7 students in first nation school in a beautiful remote isolated location? Qualified Special Education Assistants (SEAs) build strong connections with students to enhance their academic and social / emotional growth and independence.

SEAs work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals and para-professionals assisting with implementation of individual education programs, learning and behavioural support, personal care and a variety of other duties.

We operate on the unceded traditional territories of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nations. Serving the community of Gwayi’ village. You will be responsible for assisting with six to eight children.


We hire Special Education Assistants who have completed certificate programs; we will consider applications from individuals who have completed Special Education Assistant programs and have school-based experience.

Please include the following documents in your application package:

  • Coverletter
  • Resume (including at least 2 references from current and recent employers)
  • Education AssistantCertificate
  • Transcript
  • Practicum Report(s)
  • High School Diploma (eg. Dogwood) or post-secondary degree** REQUIRED DOCUMENT **
  • First Aid Certificate (if you have one)

The rate of pay will be $19 - $25 depending on your qualifications.

We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are unable to respond to telephone inquiries or receive paper applications.

Successful applicants will be subject to a criminal record check.

Contact: Robin Dawson

Interim DFN Administrator

Dzawada’enuxw First Nation

Tel: 250 974-3013 Fax: 250 974-3005

Email:

Please check out our website:

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