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:
- works with team
- assists in implementing the education plan
- applies intervention strategies
- creates a climate for learning
- assists with life and living skills development
- supports the student and the use of specialized equipment
- demonstrates safe work practices and techniques
- practices professionalism and ethics
- reflective practice