Special Education Teaching Assistant (SETA)
Teaching Assistants support all students in classroom environments and perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. They work with teachers to support students with special needs, and this support may include behaviour management, curriculum implementation, social skills development, personal care and physical assistance.
The teaching assistant works under the direction of classroom teachers or resource teachers and gives special attention to students with physical, learning or emotional needs by implementing individualized or group instruction in communication skills, life skills, behavioural management techniques and adaptive physical education. They assist in modification of curriculum, assignments and tests to accommodate students with special needs. Teacher Assistants may attend to and provide personal assistance to students in toileting, positioning, mobility, feeding, grooming and dressing, as well as assist in transferring students to and from wheelchairs, desks, special equipment and work areas.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
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effectively support and advocate inclusionary practices for all students Kindergarten to grade 12 presenting with a wide range of abilities
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use appropriate technology to support students presenting with a wide range of abilities
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apply practical knowledge of adapted and modified materials to transfer a students Individual Education Plans (IEP) into appropriate and meaningful activities
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support a work atmosphere of team collaboration with teachers, parents and students
Career Opportunities
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Special Education Assistant
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Teachers Assistant
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After School Tutor
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Respite Care
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Home Support
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Youth Care Worker
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Program Assistant
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge
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When you attend Sprott Shaw College’s Maple Ridge campus, you become a part of a small, friendly learning environment maintained by a dedicated staff and an experienced team of instructors. Small class sizes mean that all of our students get the individualized attention they deserve and don’t just become another face in the crowd. We invest in our students’ success through our Employment Services and job placement assistance for each of our graduates, as well as lifetime “refresher courses” for graduates who may need to upgrade their skills. Flexible schedules and monthly start dates means that you can get your education started as soon as you’re ready! With programs available in business, health, tourism and more, you’re sure to find the program that fits in perfectly with your career goals and ambitions.
Our campus is conveniently located at 204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway and is accessible through TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. There’s ample, no-charge parking for our students with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The Maple Ridge campus also provides a beautiful view of the mountains, giving students a great environment in which to study and learn.
Sprott Shaw College is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA) accredited private career college and a member of both the National Association of Career Colleges and the BC Career Colleges Association. Contact our Maple Ridge campus for program information today!
Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge:204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 2P9, Canada