Implementing ATAPS at Your School

In this online course, presented over two days, ATAPS facilitator, Kim Nuske, introduces the Australian Teaching Assistant Professional Standards (ATAPS) framework to school leaders. On completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to introduce the framework to their own education support teams, and embed ATAPS in their school’s professional development process. 

In part one of this course, school leaders will: 

• Develop understanding of the ATAPS Framework 
• Enhance their knowledge of the professional domains and stages of professional growth 
• Explore the professional growth expectations and how these apply to teaching assistants 
• Build knowledge of the professional growth process 
• Understand the importance of teaching assistants being given opportunity for reflection and goal setting  

In part two of this course, school leaders will:  

• Be equipped with tools and resources for introducing ATAPS to their teaching assistants 
• Explore multiple professional learning opportunities already in use at their school 
• Set guidelines for the professional development process for teaching assistants 
• Discover how ATAPS is aligned to the Teacher Standards 
• Be resourced with an implementation timeline and templates 

At the completion of this course, school leaders will be able to:  

• Introduce their teaching assistant team to the ATAPS Framework 
• Equip teaching assistants with knowledge and skills to use ATAPS 
• Plan and run reflection and goal setting opportunities 
• Lead the development of goal setting 
• Organise and encourage professional learning 
• Embed ATAPS in their school’s professional development process for teaching assistants 

On completion of the course, schools can elect to become an accredited ATAPS Partner School™ and display the ATAPS Partner School™ digital badge on their website. 

Please note: Part 1 and 2 of this course will be presented over two days, starting daily from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm AEST on Monday 24 March, and Tuesday 25 March 2025. Check the start time for your location, to avoid disappointment.