Teacher Assistant - Digby Elementary - Term (Nov-June) 2026 (91977)

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Seabrook, NS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a Teacher Assistant for Digby Elementary School. This is a term position, working 5.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, from November 16, 2026, to June 30, 2027. TCRCE serves approximately 6100 students in twenty-two schools across Shelburne, Yarmouth, and Digby counties. TCRCE is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people with disabilities and actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African descent/ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Accommodations can be provided during the interview and hiring processes. The deadline for applications is June 24, 2026, at 11:59 pm.

Requirements

• Educational Support diploma or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution, including a formal practicum placement
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position

Nice To Haves

• Specific health care support training or certification would be an asset (i.e Non Violent Crisis Intervention, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care functions as determined through the program planning process and under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student cannot, or should not, perform these activities independently. This includes assisting students with physical and mobility challenges, ensuring a safe and respectful environment, assisting with routines (toileting, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene), administering medication, and carrying out medical procedures when trained and authorized.
• Supports the implementation of identified behaviour management outcomes under the direction of the teacher(s) when a student is unable to self-regulate his/her own behaviour. This involves using appropriate physical interventions, promoting positive interactions among students, and recording data and observations.
• Works collaboratively as members of the school community, demonstrating ethical behaviours, respecting and promoting student rights, modeling problem-solving and conflict resolution, relaying student information to teachers, participating in required training, respecting privacy and confidentiality, communicating effectively, and following board and provincial policies.
• Develops and maintains a positive rapport with students, treating them in a respectful, dignified, and fair manner. This includes promoting independence and self-advocacy, respecting student strengths and challenges, maintaining collaborative relationships, and demonstrating patience and understanding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree