Introduction to eTAPS - Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

Effective Teacher Aide Support Practices For Schools is a brand new professional learning program, created by Australian Teacher Aide. During this webinar, we will explain the reasons why there is a need for this program, how the teacher - teacher aide team can benefit, plus we will show you a preview of each module and what to expect in the upcoming webinar series. This session is interactive with handouts, activities and Q&A.

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.

Webinar - 13 February, 2024

Introducing ATAPS – A performance and professional growth framework

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

Australian Teacher Aide is currently piloting the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS) with schools around Australia.
Before the Standards are published in Semester II 2024, Stella Liliendal, Director and Co-founder of ATA, will demonstrate how teaching assistants can use the ATAPS framework to:

• Reflect on their practice
• Identify the skills needed to perform their role
• Set professional growth goals

The workshop activities are an opportunity to become familiar with the framework and get a head start on using ATAPS to support the performance and professional growth of teaching assistants prior to publication.

Webinar - 11 July, 2017

eTAPS Module 2 Preview - How to Support Student Learning

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 2: How to Support Student Learning, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore practical strategies teacher aides can use to scaffold students in the learning process. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

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

08 December, 2020

With 200 students, Longreach State School is the biggest primary school in 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.

Webinar - 14 May, 2024

Practical strategies for working with small groups of students in a classroom

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under Paraprofessional Educator Role.

Kim Nuske, ATA Facilitator, is passionate about empowering teachers and teaching assistants to feel confident in being an inclusive educator. In this webinar, Kim will share her expertise in working with small groups of students, including:

•   The key role of the facilitator
•   Communication and organisation
•   Structures and routines
•   Teaching strategies
•   Behaviour management
•   Observations and records

Webinar - 8 August, 2017

eTAPS Module 3 Preview - How to Give Effective Feedback to Students

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 3: How to Give Effective Feedback to Students, from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore why students need formative feedback and how it helps students become better learners. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.

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Maximising Student Outcomes at Oak Flats High School

12 Mar 2021
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Fostering a culture of continuous professional learning at Newbury Primary School

12 December, 2023

Newbury Primary School is a diverse and vibrant school in Craigieburn, Victoria, with education staff (ES) employed in a range of support roles.

Webinar - 13 June, 2017

eTAPS Module 1 Preview - How to Plan for Student Learning

The recording of this webinar is available in the Professional Development library, under eTAPS.

This is a preview of Module 1: How to Plan for Student Learning from the Effective Teacher Aide Practices for Schools program, eTAPS. Participate in this interactive workshop activity where we explore the role of the teacher and teacher aide, and discover what teacher aides should know about the student, and the task, before a support session. This session includes a worksheet and a Q&A session.