Education Assistant
Support teachers and students in creating inclusive educational environments. This program prepares graduates to work with diverse learners including students with special needs, learning disabilities, and English language barriers in elementary and secondary school settings.
✨Program Highlights
- ✓Special education principles and practices
- ✓Autism spectrum disorder support strategies
- ✓Inclusive classroom facilitation
- ✓Behaviour support and intervention
- ✓First Aid and crisis prevention
💼Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education Assistant program are qualified to pursue roles such as:
📡Delivery Format
Hybrid Only
Combines online learning with regular in-person sessions for structured support.
Hybrid delivery gives you the best of both worlds — the flexibility of online study with in-person sessions to develop hands-on skills and build connections with instructors and peers.
💰OSAP & Financial Aid
The Education Assistant program is eligible for OSAP funding. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for:
- Non-repayable Ontario Student Grant (OSG) — up to full tuition coverage for eligible students
- Canada Student Grant — additional federal funding
- Student loans with repayment assistance programs
- Possible Second Career or Employment Ontario funding for career changers
Use our free OSAP calculator to estimate your funding before you enroll, or contact us for a personalized funding assessment.