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Reference list
The following list of references, including books, research papers, policies, articles, websites and other resources, served as the foundational theory in the development of the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS).
It is important to note that this list is continuously expanding, as new research and insights contribute to the ongoing evolution of the ATAPS framework. As such, the framework itself will be periodically reviewed and updated to ensure it remains relevant and informed by the latest educational developments and best practices.
Books
Blatchford, P., Russell, A., & Webster, R. (2011). Reassessing the impact of teaching assistants: How research challenges practice and policy. Routledge.
Bosanquet, P., Radford, J., & Webster, R. (2015). The teaching assistant's guide to effective interaction: How to maximise your practice (1st ed.). Routledge.
Hahn, E. M., Horowitz, S. H., & Linse, C. (2019). Essential skills for struggling learners: A framework for student support teams. Brookes Publishing.
Kamen, T. (2003). Teaching assistant's handbook. Hodder & Stoughton.
Kearns, K. (2012). Supporting education: The teaching assistant's handbook. Pearson Australia.
Tomlinson, C. A. (2003). Fulfilling the promise of the differentiated classroom: Strategies and tools for responsive teaching. ASCD.
Watkinson, A. (2007). Leading and managing teaching assistants: A practical guide for school leaders. Routledge.
Webster, R., Russell, A., & Blatchford, P. (2012). Maximising the impact of teaching assistants: Guidance for school leaders and teachers. Routledge.
Online Sources
Australian Alliance for Inclusive Education. (2017). SINE School Inclusion Network for Educators. [online] Available at: https://allmeansall.org.au/sine-school-inclusion-network-educators/.
Australian Council for Educational Research (2022). National School Improvement Tool. [online] Australian Government. Available at: https://www.aph.gov.au/~/media/Estimates/Live/eet_ctte/estimates/sup_1213/answers/EW0743_13_Attachment_A.ashx.
Australian Council for Educational Research [ACER] (2019). Disability Inclusive Education: Foundation level. [online] Acer.edu.au. Available at: https://research.acer.edu.au/eas/35/ [Accessed 22 Jan. 2025].
Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). (2023). School Improvement Tool. Australian Council for Educational Research. https://doi.org/10.37517/978-1-74286-700-7
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (n.d.). Australian Teacher Performance and Development Framework. [online] www.aitsl.edu.au. Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/australian-teacher-performance-and-development-framework.
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (2017a). Classroom Practice Continuum. [online] aitsl.edu.au. Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/classroom-practice-continuum.
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (2017b). Performance and Development toolkit for teachers overview. [online] aitsl.edu.au. Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/tools-resources/resource/performance-and-development-toolkit-for-teachers-overview.
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership [AITSL] (2020). Spotlight: Inclusive education - Teaching students with disability. [online] AITSL. Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/inclusive-education-teaching-students-with-disability.
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership [AITSL] (2022). Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. [online] Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. Available at: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards.
Catholic Education Commission of Victoria ltd (2012). Effective Practices Framework for Learning Support Officers.
Clarke, M. (2023a). AQF glossary | AQF. [online] AQF. Available at: https://www.aqf.edu.au/publication/aqf-glossary.
Clarke, M. (2023b). Improving Outcomes for All. [online] Expert Panel’s Report - Department of Education, Australian Government. Available at: https://www.education.gov.au/review-inform-better-and-fairer-education-system/resources/expert-panels-report.
Clarke, M. (2023c). National Teacher Workforce Action Plan - Department of Education, Australian Government. [online] Department of Education. Available at: https://www.education.gov.au/national-teacher-workforce-action-plan.
Clarke, M. (2023d). Strong Beginnings: Report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel - Department of Education, Australian Government. [online] Department of Education. Available at: https://www.education.gov.au/quality-initial-teacher-education-review/resources/strong-beginnings-report-teacher-education-expert-panel.
Competency Framework for Education Assistants (Special Needs) Practice and Professional Learning. (2008). Available at: https://www.australianteacheraide.com.au/sites/default/files/uploaded-content/website-content/ea-competency-framework.pdf.
Dalheim, B. (2023). Learning Diversity Leaders. Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd.
Department for Education UK (2016). Professional standards for teaching assistants Advice for headteachers, teachers, teaching assistants, governing boards and employers. [online] Available at: https://www.unison.org.uk/content/uploads/2016/06/TA-Standards.pdf.
Department of Education (2016). Assistant Teacher Professional Standards. [online] Available at: https://www.australianteacheraide.com.au/sites/default/files/uploaded-content/website-content/nt_assistant_teacher_professional_standards_v1_0.pdf.
Department of Education (2019). The Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration. [online] Australian Government Department of Education. Available at: https://www.education.gov.au/alice-springs-mparntwe-education-declaration.
Department of Education and Training (n.d.). Dimensions of Work — Education Support Class. [online] www2.education.vic.gov.au. Available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/dimensions-work-education-support-class/overview.
Department of Education and Training (2019). Education Support Staff Goal-Setting Guide.
Department of Education and Training (n.d.). Education Support Staff Reflection Tool.
Department of Education and Training (n.d.). Goal Setting Verbs List.
Department of Education and Training (2018). Leading Communities of Practice: Roles and Responsibilities. [online] Regional Services Group, Education and Training, Melbourne. Available at: https://www.academy.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-03/Leading-Communities-of-Practice-Roles-and-Responsibilities.pdf.
Department of Education and Training (2022). Framework for improving student outcomes (FISO 2.0). [online] www2.education.vic.gov.au. Available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/fiso/policy.
Department of Education and Training (n.d.). Professional Learning Communities Maturity Matrix. [online] Available at: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/school/teachers/management/improvement/plcmaturitymatrix.pdf.
Department of Education Victoria (2019). Teach Respectful Relationships. [online] Vic.gov.au. Available at: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/discipline/capabilities/personal/Pages/respectfulrel.aspx.
Education and Training (n.d.). Note 17: purposeful collaboration for excellence. [online] www.education.vic.gov.au. Available at: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/practice/improve/Pages/ppn17.aspx [Accessed 22 Jun. 2022].
Education Endowment Foundation (2021). Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants. [online] EEF. Available at: https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/guidance-reports/teaching-assistants.
Education NSW Government (2024). Principles for Building Capability. [online] nsw.gov.au. Available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/professional-learning/high-impact-professional-learning/professional-learning-that-builds-the-capability-of-all-school-s.
Education Victoria (2020). School operations: Education support staff working in classroom support roles. [online] Available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/es-staff-classroom-support/policy [Accessed 11 Jan. 2024].
education.nsw.gov.au. (n.d.). Inclusive Practice hub. [online] Available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/inclusive-practice-hub.
education.nsw.gov.au. (2023). Professional learning programs. [online] Available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/professional-learning/professional-learning-for-non-teaching-staff/professional-learning-programs.
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Giangreco, M. F. (2021). Maslow’s Hammer: teacher assistant research and inclusive practices at a crossroads. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 36(2), 278–293. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2021.1901377
Inclusion and Wellbeing (2024). Achieving School Excellence in Wellbeing and Inclusion. [online] Nsw.gov.au. Available at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/school-community/wellbeing-framework-for-schools/wellbeing-for-school-excellence.
Jackson, C., Sharma, U., Odier-Guedj, D., & Deppeler, J. (2021). Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Work with Teacher Assistants: A Systematic Literature Review. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 46(11). https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2021v46n11.5
Marzano, R.J. and Kendall, J.S. (2007). The new taxonomy of educational objectives. Thousand Oaks, Ca: Corwin Press.
National Training Register (2025a). CHC30221 Certificate III in School Based Education Support. [online] Training.gov.au. Available at: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30221/qualdetails.
National Training Register (2025b). CHC40221 Certificate IV in School Based Education Support. [online] Training.gov.au. Available at: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/CHC30221/qualdetails.
NSW Department of Education (2008). Quality Teaching Framework. [online] NSW Department of Education. Available at: https://theelements.schools.nsw.gov.au/introduction-to-the-elements/policy-reforms-and-focus-areas/quality-teaching-framework.html.
OGL (2019). Professional standards for assisting teaching. [online] https://hwb.gov.wales. Available at: https://hwb.gov.wales/api/storage/1f42779c-2002-4bb3-8d8d-b7bd56fca32e/professional-standards-for-assisting-teaching-interactive-pdf-for-pc.pdf.
Queensland Government (2021). Inclusive Education. [online] Queensland Education. doi:https://education.qld.gov.au/students/inclusive-education.
RI Department of Education (n.d.). RIDE Standards for Teacher Assistants. [online] Available at: https://ride.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur806/files/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Teachers-and-Administrators-Excellent-Educators/Teacher-Assistants/RIDE-Standards-for-Teacher-Assistants.pdf [Accessed 22 Jan. 2025].
Sharples, J., Webster, R. and Blatchford, P. (2021). Making Best Use of Teaching Assistants Guidance Report. [online] Education Endowment Foundation. Available at: https://d2tic4wvo1iusb.cloudfront.net/production/eef-guidance-reports/teaching-assistants/TA_Guidance_Report_MakingBestUseOfTeachingAssistants-Printable_2021-11-02-162019_wsqd.pdf?v=1737383196.
SiMERR National Research Centre (n.d.). AITSL Pilot Projects Final Summary Report Appendix C-Executive Summaries. [online] Available at: https://simerr.une.edu.au/pages/projects/aitsl_reports/AITSL Pilot Projects Appendix C - Executive Summaries-final.pdf.
Topping, A. (2022). Schools in England risk losing TAs to supermarkets over ‘chronic’ low pay. [online] the Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/sep/08/schools-risk-losing-teaching-assistants-to-supermarkets-chronic-low-pay-report?CMP=share_btn_link [Accessed 22 Jan. 2025].
Training and Development Agency for Schools (2006). Professional Standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants. TDA, London.
UNISON (2022). Headteachers fear losing increasingly vital teaching assistants as cost-of-living pressures bite | News, Press release | News | UNISON National. [online] UNISON National. Available at: https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2022/09/headteachers-fear-losing-increasingly-vital-teaching-assistants-as-cost-of-living-pressures-biteâs/.
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