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What happens when teaching assistants know they are seen, valued, and worth celebrating?

8 April 2026

What do you think an award nomination for the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year would mean to a teaching assistant at your school?

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Gardening, Growth, and Great Teaching Assistants!

5 March 2026

Imagine for a moment that the learning of the students you work with is a garden. Full of different plants, some flowering, some giving fruit, others looking a little thirsty, and some wilting in the heat of the day.

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Embracing the Professional Identity of Teaching Assistants with A Statement of Commitment

29 January 2026

This moment is something to mark and celebrate! For the first time, Australian teaching assistants have a formal Statement of Commitment that gives voice to who they are, what they value, and the responsibilities they carry in supporting learning and teaching in schools all around the country.

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Practical Implementation of the 'Guidelines for Optimal Deployment of Teaching Assistants in Australian Classrooms'

11 November 2025

At Australian Teacher Aide (ATA), we are committed to strengthening the capability and impact of teaching assistants in schools through high-quality, evidence-based professional learning.

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I've Got a TA in My Class, But I Don't Know What to Do with Them!

22 October 2025

Have you heard a teacher say this? It's a common phrase, especially from teachers who've had little or no training in how to effectively work with a teaching assistant (TA).

Let's break this down, starting with the big C's: Confidence to Collaborate through Communication!

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