Recognise a teacher aide who is making a difference at your school 

2021 AUSTRALIAN TEACHER AIDE OF THE YEAR 

What do teacher aides, teaching assistants, learning support officers, education aides, and education support staff have in common? 

At Australian Teacher Aide we believe it is the passion, skill and dedication to student learning and wellbeing that paraprofessional educators, across our nation, bring to their jobs throughout the year. This is why we are proud to sponsor the 2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year awards.

These awards are open to schools from all education sectors, and a unique opportunity to nationally recognise a teacher aide who is making a difference to the learning and well-being of students. This year, by popular request, we have added a new award for School Teams.  

The awards, which are in their fourth year, have gone from strength to strength, and last year we received over 140 nominations from State, Catholic and Independent Schools across Australia. Taryn Riles from Boorowa Central School in NSW was named 2020 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year.  The State Finalists and Highly Commended nominees were also recognised for their outstanding contributions to education.

Download 2021 Awards Flyer

Taryn Riles, from Boorowa Central School in NSW shares what it means for her to be named the 2020 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year.

Is there an outstanding teacher aide at your school who is making a positive impact on student learning and wellbeing, works in collaboration with colleagues and the community, and seeks to continuously improve through professional development and training? If the answer is YES we encourage you to nominate them for Australian Teacher Aide of the Year. 

2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year will receive an inscribed crystal plaque, a personalised certificate, and a twelve-month school membership to Australian Teacher Aide. School membership is valued up to $1000.00, depending on the size of the school, and current member schools will receive a complimentary renewal of their school membership.

  • State Finalists will each receive an inscribed crystal plaque and a personalised certificate
  • The Winning School Team will receive an inscribed crystal plaque, and personalised certificates for each team member
  • Highly Commended and all other nominees will each receive a personalised certificate.

How to submit your nomination

  1. Read A Short Guide to Writing a Winning Nomination for the 2021 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards
  2. Write your nomination
  3. Complete the online form and attach your nomination in pdf format.
 
Terms and Condition  

  • Nominations are open to any teacher aide (also known by other work titles such as teacher assistant, student learning support officer, student mentor, education assistance) employed in an Australian government or non-government school

  • Nominations can be made by a teacher, head of department, or school leader who has direct experience of the nominee’s work

  • Nominee must be employed at the school at the time of nomination

  • Team nominations from the one school are accepted

  • The awards will be judged by a selection panel, who are representative of Government schools, Independent schools, Catholic schools, and Australian Teacher Aide. Panelists are not eligible to make a nomination. The decision of the panel will be final

  • All finalists will be required to provide their photo to ATA

  • Successful nominations will be published on the Australian Teacher Aide (ATA) website, in TA Talk, the ATA newsletter, and on social media. ATA may also use nomination information for other promotional purposes

  • By submitting a nomination in the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year 2021 Awards you will be subscribed to Australian Teacher Aide for the purpose of communicating about the awards, and will automatically receive regular email updates. You can unsubscribe at any time