HELP PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 620E
Educational Assistant
An Educational Assistant supports educators in working with students, including those with exceptional education needs to implement education, safety and behaviour support plans. Develops intervention strategies to support successful student outcomes. Promotes a positive environment for learning and assisting with life and living skills development. Specifically, an Educational Assistant:
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Inclusive support helps students participate, learn and build independence alongside their peers.
Educational assistants collaborate with educators and support teams to implement student learning, safety, communication, behaviour, personal-care and life-skills plans in inclusive educational environments.
EXPLORE IN ORDER
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WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
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