Date/Time:

25/06/2026 - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Leadership and Coaching
• Professional Learning
• School Operations
• Wellbeing and Inclusion

Description:

Explore how to maximise the impact of teaching assistants through AITSL’s Guidelines for the Optimal Deployment of Teaching Assistants in Australian Schools. Designed for school leaders, teachers, and education support staff, the session will unpack AITSL’s Guidelines and provide opportunities for dialogue and networking across the sector.  

Your commitment: 2 contact hours plus any required reading.

AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers: Focus areas 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.4.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by: Natalie Jonas, Head of Member School Programs and Engagement, AISSA and AITSL facilitator.

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 25 June 2026, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: online via Zoom – a link will be sent via email prior to the session.

Registration closes: 27 April 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: This 2 hour online professional learning session is designed to help school leaders, teachers, and education support staff maximise the contribution of teaching assistants. Drawing on AITSL’s Guidelines for the Optimal Deployment of Teaching Assistants in Australian Schools, participants will engage with evidence-informed strategies that promote effective collaboration, role clarity, and purposeful support for learners.

Through interactive discussion and shared reflection, participants will examine current practices, explore practical tools, and identify opportunities to strengthen team approaches within their own school contexts. Participants will also connect with peers from across the sector, fostering professional networks and shared understanding of how to strengthen high impact teams.

Program Lead: please contact Natalie Jonas.

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.