Education Assistant Jobs in B.C.

Rewarding Roles throughout the province

Education assistants are in high demand in schools throughout British Columbia. Want to be the first to know about new education assistant jobs in B.C.? Sign up for monthly job updates on openings across the province, from Metro Vancouver to Northern B.C.

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Who Can Apply?

• Currently enrolled in an EA certification program
• Not certified but have experience working with children/youth or seniors with diverse abilities in another capacity
• Not certified but have a certificate/diploma in a related field (i.e., Community Caregiver, Health Care Assistant, Care Aide, Early Childhood Education, etc.)

In addition, some districts hire for similar support roles that value your skills, like Responsible Adults and Inclusion Support Workers. These positions can be a great steppingstone if you’re pursuing EA training or considering it for the future.

Not every district hires uncertified EAs. If you are interested in working in a specific district, we encourage you to reach out to their human resources team to inquire what opportunities may be available to you.

Your source for CAREER Opportunities in B.C.

Virtually every EA, ECE and other support roles in B.C. is posted on the Make a Future job board, giving you easy access to the latest opportunities – in one place.

Find the latest career opportunities on the Make a Future job board under the ECE, EA and Support Staff category.

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Education Assistant Salary in B.C.

Meaningful Career with A School-Year Schedule

Education Assistants in B.C.’s K-12 Education Sector are members of their local support staff union. The terms of employment, including hours of work, will vary depending on the district, the collective agreement, and the type of position held by the employee.

Some districts have applied for and received temporary labour market adjustment hourly increases for specific positions to address the recruitment and retention difficulty of certain position. Visit the Salary Finder to find the latest salary grid for each school district in BC.

Support Staff Essential to B.C. Classrooms

Education Assistants who support students with special needs are also known as Special Education Assistants (SEAS). The supports they provide include behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care and physical assistance.

Typical job titles within this classification may also include:

• Teacher Assistant
• Special Education Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Severe Behaviour Worker
• Sign Language Interpreter
• Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapist

EA Training Programs

Build Skills to Support Student Growth

The following post-secondary institutions offer in-person and/or online certified education assistant training in B.C.

Employment Opportunities

Explore EA Careers in B.C.

Discover where your career can take you in one of Canada’s most beautiful and innovative education systems.

Find the latest education assistant jobs under the ECE, EA and Support Staff category.

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