Teacher Aide Workforce in Australian Schools Grows by a Staggering 33.9%

20 January, 2017

Once upon a time, TIME was a barrier ...

16 April, 2020
Webinar - 13 June, 2023

Unpacking the Career Stages and Expectations in the Standards for Paraprofessional Educators

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under School Performance and Development

Since 2021, Australian Teacher Aide have collaborated with an Industry Reference Group (IRG) of leading educators, to develop the Australian Standards for Paraprofessional Educators in Schools. 

Throughout this journey we have been consulting with all education sectors, and in September last year, we invited you to attend our first live web event on the Standards, and participate in the Have Your Say Survey. 

As we get closer to publishing the Standards, we would once more like to invite you to join Mandy Bell and Stella Liliendal, Directors, and Co-founders of ATA, along with leading educators from the IRG to:
•    gain insights into the four career stages for paraprofessional educators
•    learn about the expectations for Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement
•    and provide feedback on the career stages and expectations. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the career stages and expectations in the Standards, and help ensure they represent the diverse and complex work of paraprofessional educators in Australian schools.
Webinar - 10 November, 2026

Better Together: Strengthening Teacher-TA Partnerships for Inclusive Practice within an MTSS Framework

With teacher assistants (TAs) making up one third of Australia’s school education workforce, collaboration between teachers and TAs is critical to achieving inclusive education goals. As schools implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to meet the academic, behavioural, and social-emotional needs of all students, the quality of teacher-TA partnerships directly influences the effectiveness of support at every tier.

This webinar will be presented at 3:30 pm AEST. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.

Three Reasons your School may not be Getting Maximum Value from your Support Staff

31 March, 2016

How did Oak Flats High School become professional learning champions?

26 October, 2020

Standards for Paraprofessional Educators - A National Roadmap to Excellence

04 July, 2023
Webinar - 9 March, 2021

Maximising Student Outcomes at Oak Flats High School

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under School Performance and Development.

Jo Opie, Head Teacher of the Jamberoo Centre at Oak Flats High School, in NSW, has created an inclusive team culture, where the role of their teacher aides is considered vital to maximising student outcomes.

In this webinar Jo shares how she has built the capacity of teacher aides to successfully support the learning and wellbeing of young people with Autism and behavioural difficulties. Join Jo and her colleagues, to learn: 
   •    Why building the capacity of teacher aides leads to student success
   •    How to create an inclusive team culture that values relationships, diversity and communication
   •    How to use a strengths-based approach and growth mindset to inspire and motivate everyone to strive to be their best

Suitable for school leaders, teachers and paraprofessional educators
 
Webinar - 9 April, 2024

3 Ways to Build the Capability of Teaching Assistants and How Schools Benefit

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under School Performance and Development.

Monaro High School has developed a framework to build the capacity of their SLSO team, which includes formalised inductions for new staff, education, collaboration and ongoing support. During this webinar, Rachel Hawkins (SLSO) and Nathan Schubert (Head Teacher of Supported Education) will use the experience and feedback of SLSOs at Monaro High School over the past 2 years to explore: where the school was at, what changes were made, the impact of the changes and where they are heading in the future. Join us to learn about this proactive and positive model for upskilling and supporting the professional growth of SLSOs.