Sprott Shaw College - Surrey

Address: 3 - 13678 100th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 0H2, Canada
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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:
  • effectively support and advocate inclusionary practices for all students Kindergarten to grade 12 presenting with a wide range of abilities
  • use appropriate technology to support students presenting with a wide range of abilities
  • apply practical knowledge of adapted and modified materials to transfer a students Individual Education Plans (IEP) into appropriate and meaningful activities
  • support a work atmosphere of team collaboration with teachers, parents and students
Career Opportunities
  • Special Education Assistant
  • Teachers Assistant
  • After School Tutor
  • Respite Care
  • Home Support
  • Youth Care Worker
  • Program Assistant


Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Surrey


Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Healthcare
Law and Legal Administration

This campus is conveniently located beside the King George SkyTrain station and is within an educational hub in the Surrey community.
 
At this campus, you’ll find knowledgeable and supportive instructors guiding smaller classes, which results in more attention tailored to your individual learning style. Several of our courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally-responsible system that allows students to learn using modern technology and e-book technology.
 
With more than just a classroom, this modern campus has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax. The newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbeques, potlucks, and a chance for students to get to know one another.
 
You will be able to find the following programs at the Surrey college campus:
  • Advanced Business Management
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Health Care Assistant
  • Practical Nursing
  • And more!
Many courses use the G2 system, an easy-to-access, environmentally responsible system that will allow you to learn using modern technology. As well, many courses also use e-book technology, with textbooks also available if you prefer.
 
More than just a classroom, our modern Surrey college has space where students can study, eat lunch, or just relax outside on the “Café Sprott” outdoor patio. This newly refurbished area is also a place for campus barbecues and potlucks, and also a place for students to get to know one another.
 
* Not all programs available at all campuses

 



Sprott Shaw College - Surrey:
3 - 13678 100th Avenue, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 0H2, Canada


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