Standard 6.1 Use the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards to guide your performance and professional growth.

We are excited to introduce to you the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS) – the first-ever framework designed specifically for teaching assistants across Australia. This groundbreaking resource is set to guide your professional development, empower you in your role, and provide a clear path for professional growth and improving your practice.  

During this webinar, we will explore: 

• The key components of the ATAPS framework 
• Practical strategies for using the framework to enhance your knowledge, practice, and engagement 
• How ATAPS can support your ongoing professional learning 

Whether you're an experienced teaching assistant or new to the role, this webinar will equip you with the tools and insights to take your professional practice to the next level. Don't miss the chance to be part of this exciting shift in supporting teaching assistants' professional development!

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

Standard 1.1 Understand how students learn.

Standard 2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based strategies to support learning and teaching.

Kristina Barisic, director of Developing Minds, is an Endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist who is passionate about supporting young people with conditions known to affect brain development. In this webinar, she will explore and share:

• How the brain, crucial learning and memory processes develop
• Examples of neurodivergence, and how learning can be impacted by brain-based differences
• Practical strategies for best supporting students in the classroom

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

Standard 3 Collaborate with teachers to implement effective learning and teaching support.

Kim Nuske, our own ATA teacher and ATAPS facilitator, is joined by guest secondary teacher, Amanda Bond, and teaching assistant, Jolaryenne Elia, in this special webinar focussed on exploring the effective use of teaching assistants in secondary classrooms. Together, Kim, Amanda and Jolaryenne will discuss insights, strategies, and real-life examples on how teachers and teaching assistants can work together to enhance student learning and classroom dynamics. In this chat-style webinar, Amanda and Jolaryenne will share their expertise and insights when answering some key questions on working as a collaborative team:

• What advice would you give to a new teaching assistant starting out in a secondary school setting?
• What have you found to be the key factors in working effectively with teaching assistants?
• How do you support and encourage the teaching assistants you work with to be student centred?
• And many more questions to come!

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