Educational Assistant Certificate

Offered in partnership with SIAST and North West Regional College.
Educational Assistant is a certificate program. The program (formerly known as the Teacher Assistant Program) provides the knowledge and skill development needed to assist the classroom teacher in inclusive educational settings with children and youth who have diverse learning needs. It combines theory and practical application for elementary and secondary age students in the K-12 school system.

You will be introduced to various learning styles and the adaptations required in assisting special needs students to reach their full educational potential. You will be prepared to reinforce student learning and support developmental and behavioural tasks. You will also learn how to address the personal needs of students.

You will study social, emotional and cognitive development, health and wellness promotion, the role and responsibilities of being an educational assistant, how to support the teacher in particular subject areas (through lesson plans and materials), communication skills, classroom management techniques and crisis prevention, awareness of cultures, family dynamics, and exceptionalities (causes, characteristics and accommodations).

As an educational assistant, you will support and assist in establishing a healthy learning environment so that all children and youth may achieve their potential. A practicum provides hands-on experience and assures that you have the opportunity to use your skills in a real world setting.

Educational Assistant Certificate


Prerequisites:
  • Grade 12
  • original transcript required before application is considered
  • Accepted applicants may be required to provide evidence of a criminal record prior to entering the practicum component of the program. At the discretion of the practicum agency, you may be declined access to a clinical ow work placement based on the contents of the criminal records check. The cost of the criminal records check is your responsibility.

    • Special Admission May Apply If you do not possess the academic qualifications for the program and have been out of school for at least one year, you may be admitted with evidence supporting probable success. This evidence may include additional adult admission assessment.

    Opportunities: Graduates are prepared for employment in educational settings (elementary, junior high and high school levels). Generally, this is in the classroom in a school; however, it may include out-of-school settings that provide educational support to children and youth in care or alternative educational programs in youth centres.

    They may be employed in traditional classrooms, resource rooms, community centres, before and after school programs, and/or lunch programs.

    One time Application Fee of $25.00
    Tuition: $3,329.00 (subject to change)
    Books: $1,150.00 (approx)
    Materials: $50.00


    First Qualified ... First Admitted!

    Applications for Educational Assistant Certificate


    You may pick up an application form for Educational Assistant Certificate at any North West Regional College location or you may inquire about the course HERE and have an application sent to you. You can also download and print a copy of the Educational Assistant Certificate Application Form.

    You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the Portable Document Form (PDF). An online guide has been created to help you in the event that you experience difficulties downloading and viewing the form. To receive help with PDFs, click HERE.

    Please, remember to include your application fee of $25.00 when submitting or returning your application. All North West Regional College Technical programs are 'First Qualified ... First Admitted', so get your application in early!