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ATA supports schools and individual support staff with on demand professional learning resources presented in a practical and easy to follow video format. Our resources are self-paced and include worksheets, links to resources, and links to further reading.

ATA's extensive professional development library is organised into Interest Groups, referencing the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS) focus areas to assist users in finding relevant professional learning.

Explore the Interest Groups below to find free Resource Previews that meet your professional learning needs. View these in a group, as a small team, or on your own to learn more in just 5 minutes!

 

Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Develop your knowledge and skills to ensure all students are able to access and participate in their learning.	Behaviour Use intentional strategies to create a supportive learning environment that supports all students to make positive behaviour choices.
Cultural Diversity Ensure all members of the school community are included and cultural diversity is celebrated and shared.	Digital Literacy Support students to become digital citizens who use technology to create, manage, communicate, solve problems, and work collaboratively.
Learning and Teaching Develop practical skills and knowledge needed to support learning and teaching effectively.	Literacy Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support students with learning English.
Numeracy Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support students with learning Mathematics.	School Performance and Development Develop systems and processes to optimally deploy teaching assistants to support learning and teaching.
Teaching Assistant Role Learn about the many different roles of the Teaching Assistant in schools and develop personal and professional development strategies.	Teaching Assistant Standards Use the ATAPS resources to develop knowledge of the framework, and implement and use the TA standards effectively.
Wellbeing Support the healthy development of students, leading to improved learning and successful outcomes in all developmental areas.