🎓DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Education Assistant

Start a Meaningful Career as an Education Assistant

If you’re driven to make a difference in the lives of children and youth, the Education Assistant program is your gateway to a rewarding future. This training prepares you to support students with diverse needs in inclusive classroom environments, focusing on both their educational development and social well-being—helping them thrive every step of the way.

Key Courses in Education Assistant Program.

Gain the knowledge and tools to support diverse learners by exploring child development, inclusive education, communication strategies, and essential safety certifications.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION
STANDARD FIRST AID WITH CPR-C AND AED
APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING
TEACHING LIFE SKILLS
WHMIS
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
PICTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNICATION

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Accelerate Your Path to Success

Step into a high-demand career that allows you to make a lasting impact on students of all abilities. Education Assistants are urgently needed across Ontario*, offering you the opportunity to pursue meaningful work with a flexible schedule. In just 35 weeks, this accelerated program blends classroom learning with hands-on training to prepare you for real-world educational environments—helping you support children and youth in inclusive classrooms with confidence.

Taught by experienced instructors who specialize in adult education, the program also includes valuable certifications such as First Aid/CPR, FoodSafe – Level I, WHMIS, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), and NCVI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention). These industry-recognized credentials boost your employability and equip you with the safety and support skills essential for today’s educational settings.
*Source: jobbank.gc.ca, 2024.