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Longreach State School shares their successful performance and development strategy for paraprofessionals

8 December 2020

With 200 students, Longreach State School is the biggest primary schoolin central outback Queensland. The five teacher aides employed at the school, who have over thirty years' experience between them, provide support to students across all year levels in English, mathematics, and science. They also manage the library, provide IT support, maintain and update iPads, help with swimming instruction, and provide specialised support for students with disability.

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Beerburrum State School celebrates a professional learning milestone!

26 November 2020

Beerburrum State School, a small regional school in Queensland with only ninety students, was one of the first schools in Australia to take up membership with Australian Teacher Aide.

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How did Oak Flats High School become professional learning champions?

26 October 2020

This year Oak Flats High School NSW celebrates its fifth year of professional learning with Australian Teacher Aide, where Jo Opie, Head Teacher at the Jamberoo Special Education Centre,has been leading her team of SLSOs on a successful professional learning journey.

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eTAPS, the ultimate tool to help teachers teach and students learn

21 October 2020

If you agree that student success means building the expertise of both teachers and teacher aides, read on!

The world's largest study on the impact of teaching assistants on student learning, revealed that teaching assistants can make a significant and positive impact on student learning, depending on how well they are prepared for their support role.

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Have you read the report, Making Best Use of Teacher Assistants?

7 October 2020

Have you read the Evidence for Learning Guidance Report, Making Best Use of Teacher Assistants?

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