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
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Welcome to our Sprott Shaw Abbotsford College Campus! Our campus is located right in downtown Abbotsford at what is known as five corners.
The Abbotsford Campus is not only a wonderful place to learn but also a place to have fun and grow both personally and professionally. Our students take part in school and community activities. We celebrate holidays, have annual BBQ’s and Potluck’s as well as create an environment for great learning. Students are in classes for many programs including: Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Professional Business Management, Advanced Business Management, Administrative Assistant, Community Support Worker, and our newest program Early Childhood Education.
Sprott Shaw College successfully trains more Practical Nurses in BC than in any other school. Abbotsford is proud to say that we have a seven year straight 100% pass record on the Practical Nursing National Exams.
Sprott Shaw College - Abbotsford:1 – 33655 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2G5, Canada