Learning Support Assistant (part-time, permanent) | Edmonton
Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA)
Edmonton & Surrounding Areas
4-20 Hours per Week | Starting at $21.87/hour
Looking for Meaningful Experience While You Study?
Want a job that aligns with your future career goals while making a real difference in the lives of children and families?
Centre for Autism Services Alberta is hiring Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work one-on-one with Autistic children and youth in Edmonton and surrounding communities. This is an incredible opportunity for university and college students pursuing careers in:
- Education & Special Education
- Psychology
- Behaviour Analysis
- Social Work
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Rehabilitation Studies
- Disability Studies
- Early Childhood Development
Whether you’re building experience for graduate school, strengthening your résumé, or exploring a future helping profession, this role provides valuable hands-on learning in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll work directly with Autistic children and youth to support their growth and development through individualized service plans.
You’ll:
- Implement strategies and activities designed by a multidisciplinary team.
- Support children in developing communication, social, behavioural, cognitive, motor, and daily living skills.
- Build positive, meaningful relationships with children and families.
- Collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs), and other professionals.
- Track progress and communicate observations with the team.
- Help create engaging, supportive, and neuroaffirming learning environments.
No two days are the same, and every shift is an opportunity to make a difference.
Why Students Love This Role
Direct experience working with children and families
Excellent preparation for graduate and professional programs
Opportunity to learn from and collaborate with experienced clinicians
Comprehensive neuroaffirming training provided
Flexible scheduling that works around classes and exams
Meaningful, rewarding work that makes an impact
Build transferable skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
Flexible Hours
We understand student schedules can be busy.
- Work between 4 and 20 hours per week
- Individual sessions are typically 2 hours long
- Opportunities for back-to-back sessions
- Most sessions occur:
- After school/Evenings/Weekends
This flexibility makes the role ideal for university and college students.
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications
- Currently completing or recently completed a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Psychology, Education or Special Education, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation, or Early Childhood Development
- Minimum 6 months of experience working or volunteering with children or youth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for supporting Autistic children, youth, and their families
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to adapt to the unique needs of each child and family
- Access to reliable transportation
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Experience working with Autistic and/or neurodivergent individuals is considered a strong asset
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates must provide:
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Intervention Record Check
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
Ready to Gain Experience That Matters?
If you’re looking for a flexible position that complements your studies while helping you build a meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a difference in the lives of Autistic children, youth, and families while developing skills that will set you apart in your future profession.
E-mail: sburgess@centreforautismab.ca
We appreciate all applications, but we are only able to respond to candidates selected for the next stage of the hiring process.
