Workplace Support for Teacher Aides Across Australia

Teacher aides play a crucial role in our education system, yet often face unique challenges in their work environment. The Teachers Professional Association of Australia (TPAA) recognises your significant contribution and is dedicated to supporting you. Despite our name, we're here for all educators, including teacher aides.

Teacher aides are taking on increasing direct activity supporting education outcomes for students. They need to be recognised and supported to do this work and TPAA advocates for this cause. We believe the level of support provided to teachers, should also be afforded to teacher aides.

From advocating for better recognition and working conditions to providing expert representation and professional development opportunities, we are committed to giving you the support, tools, and resources you need as a teacher aide.

How We Support You:

Red Protect - Workplace Support and Representation

Teacher aides face increasingly complex challenges in today's educational environment. From supporting children with disabilities to managing behavioural issues, the demands are high, and often, the support is inadequate. In some cases, teacher aides even experience occupational violence. Navigating these complexities can be daunting, but with TPAA, you're never alone.

Our expert advocates and support team are considered some of Australia's best. We provide individualised support and fight tirelessly for better working conditions within your workplace. Our guaranteed expert assistance covers a wide range of issues, including:

• Unfair dismissal
• Workplace discrimination
• Workplace health and safety concerns
• And many more

Most importantly, we promise a response within 24 hours to any inquiry. Whether you're facing unjust treatment or need support for improved working conditions, TPAA is here for you.

Read about how we've successfully supported our members with various workplace issues. challenging situations, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to your professional well-being.

We support teacher aide roles being clearly defined prior to the commencement of contracts, ensuring you're safeguarded against unforeseen circumstances and can work with confidence.

Red Protect - Working Condition Advocacy

We support clear role definitions for teacher aides, ensuring your responsibilities are well-defined before your contract begins. This helps prevent misunderstandings and allows you to work more confidently. Our advocacy includes:

• Negotiating Enterprise Agreements to protect your rights and benefits
• Working towards improvements in workplace policies, procedures, and systems
• Engaging with media and political channels when necessary to address issues with governments and employers

Through these efforts, we aim to improve working conditions for teacher aides across Australia.

Guarantees that Set Us Apart:

Zero Party Politics

Your membership funds are never used for party political purposes or to support any particular political party. At the TPAA, we are focused solely on our members, which is why we're so affordable. We don't waste your money pursuing political issues – we support you.

Australia's Most Contactable Professional Association Guarantee

We pride ourselves on being the most contactable professional association in Australia. A response to all frontline enquiries made by members is guaranteed within 24 business hours. If you don't receive a response, we'll give you $25 off your next membership payment.

Keeping You Informed

TPAA endeavours to keep members informed about industry trends, policy changes, and issues affecting education. We post regular blogs on Facebook and keep members informed of case wins through newsletters.

We invite you to experience the support, protection, and advocacy of the TPAA yourself. Join an association that truly understands and cares about you, your opinions, and your career as a teacher aide. Not only are we cheaper than the legacy unions, but we are also changing the way workplace support is provided for teacher aides across Australia.

Why is the TPAA different? We believe that real change in education STARTS with empowering teachers, not bureaucrats.

We invite you to experience the support, protection, and advocacy of TPAA yourself.

Want to find out more or have a question? Get in touch with us:
Phone: 1300 252 777
Email: hotline@tpaa.asn.au
Or book a meeting

Best of luck in your teaching career!