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Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week
Since 2019, Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week has provided schools and communities across the country with an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of teacher aides.
Held annually during the first week of September as the culmination of the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards, the week shines a spotlight on the vital role teacher aides play in supporting students, teachers, and school communities every day.
Each year, we encourage schools to celebrate their teacher aides in meaningful ways and to share photos, videos, stories, and other moments of recognition with their school community and beyond. We also run our popular Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week competition, giving schools the chance to win a special morning tea for their teacher aide team.
At its heart, Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week is about promoting the message that all teaching assistants deserve recognition and appreciation for the incredible difference they make—not just during one week each year, but throughout the entire year.
"Their work is not just a job, it is a calling… They engage above and beyond any mainstream 'job description' to support each young person in a community of learners". Cindy, Principal TAS.
2025 Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week Competition Winner
Groves Christian College, QLD
During Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, Groves Christian College celebrated their dedicated teacher aides with the Blessing Buddies Project. The initiative began with heartfelt notes from students, then challenged TAs to take on a "secret mission": building meaningful connections with students they hadn’t yet worked with. Going above and beyond, the team supported multiple students across grades 3–6, fostering belonging, care, and encouragement. This project showcased the teacher aides’ creativity, dedication, and positive impact on learning.
Groves Christian College stood out in 2025 for their originality and creativity, as well as the way they involved not only teacher aides, but also students and teachers. Their initiative not only celebrated their teacher aides during Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week but also created a framework for ongoing recognition and connection. By encouraging new relationships and building a culture of appreciation that extends beyond a single week, Groves showed how teacher aide contributions can be acknowledged in meaningful and lasting ways.
