New AITSL Guidelines recognise importance of teaching assistants

11 March, 2026

Teaching assistants play a crucial role in enhancing student outcomes and reducing teacher workloads – as underscored by new AITSL guidelines.

Released in December, AITSL Guidelines for the Optimal Deployment of Teaching Assistants in Australian Classrooms (the guidelines) highlight opportunities for schools to effectively deploy teaching assistants.

Strategies for schools

The guidelines emphasise the benefits of a school‑wide approach to deploying teaching assistants.

Teaching assistants should be supported with clear role expectations, regular collaboration time with teachers and access to professional learning.

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