Congratulations to this year's winners! 

Kim Diegutis from Middlemount Community School, Queensland

2024 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year

The Education Assistants Team from Ocean Reef Senior High School, Western Australia

2024 Australian Teacher Aide Team of the Year

These winning nominations exemplify the positive impact of paraprofessional educators on students, teachers, and the school community. 

Finalists were assessed by an independent judging panel for:

  • positive impact on student learning and wellbeing  
  • collaboration with colleagues
  • improved professional practice 

One of our panellists remarked - “Wow, it was hard to judge - so very many commendable entries. It’s wonderful to see so many teacher aides making such a difference across so many diverse communities.”

To read more about our winners, finalists and highly commended nominees, use the Awards menu.