The Australian Teacher Aide of the Year awards open for nominations in May each year, and the individual and team winners are announced during the first week of September. This coincides with a week of celebrations for Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week.

In 2024 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year will open in May and culminate during the week of Monday 2 September to Friday 6 September. In 2025 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year will open in May and culminate during the week of Monday 1 September to Friday 5 September.