Sprott Shaw College’s Education Assistant program prepares you for the challenges and rewards of working alongside educators to support students with physical, learning or emotional needs. You’ll graduate with the diploma and experience to embark on a career path with government agencies, school boards, childcare centres, recreation centres and more.

  • Follow a well-rounded curriculum that includes studies in at-risk youth issues, child growth and developments and individual education plans
  • Learn to support a collaborative work environment with teacher, parents and students
  • Demonstrate proper techniques in bathing, hygiene, nutrition, feeding, infection control, transfers and wheelchair safety
  • Study best practices in assisting students with reading, mathematics, problem-solving and more
  • You will participate in 3 field-related practicums component where you will put your skills and training into practice in a real-world work environment

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