This parliamentary question seeks data on the number of teacher aides employed by the Department of Education in WA from 1998-2001, including contract type and Indigenous status. The answer provides detailed figures and context.

AnsweredQoN 1366Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 February 2002
Portfolio
Education

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(b) 1999; (c) 2000; and (d) 2001?
(c) 2000; and (d) 2001?
(d) 2001?

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Answered
14 March 2002
Responded by
Minister for Education
Response time
23 days
(1) (a) At 15 September1998, 3460 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (b) At 15 September1999, 4104 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (c) At 15 September 2000, 4461 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (d) At 15 September 2001, 4795 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. Note: Statistics refer to actual numbers of individuals employed, not Full Time Equivalent (FTE). (2) In 1998, 1752 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 1999, 2351 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2000, 2672 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2001, 2883 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. (3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
(a) At 15 September1998, 3460 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (b) At 15 September1999, 4104 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (c) At 15 September 2000, 4461 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. (d) At 15 September 2001, 4795 Teacher Aides were employed by the Department of Education. Note: Statistics refer to actual numbers of individuals employed, not Full Time Equivalent (FTE). (2) In 1998, 1752 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 1999, 2351 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2000, 2672 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2001, 2883 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. (3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Note: Statistics refer to actual numbers of individuals employed, not Full Time Equivalent (FTE). (2) In 1998, 1752 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 1999, 2351 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2000, 2672 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2001, 2883 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. (3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
(2) In 1998, 1752 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 1999, 2351 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2000, 2672 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2001, 2883 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. (3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
In 1998, 1752 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 1999, 2351 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2000, 2672 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. In 2001, 2883 Teacher Aides were employed on temporary contracts. (3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
(3) In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
In 1998, 1708 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 1999, 1753 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2000, 1789 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. In 2001, 1912 Teacher Aides were permanent employees of the Department of Education. Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Note: Over 600 Teacher Aides who were employed on temporary contracts in 2001 have been placed on permanent staff for 2002. (4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
(4) By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
By 14 February 2002, 898 of the 2883 temporary Teacher Aides employed in 2001 had not yet had their contracts renewed, however, processing of Teacher Aide temporary appointments for the 2002 school year will not be completed until March 2002. 25 of the 1912 Teacher Aides who were permanent employees in 2001 resigned or retired from the Department. (5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
(5) In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
In 1998 there were 3057 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 1999 there were 3661 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2000 there were 3986 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. In 2001 there were 4298 Teacher Aides of non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

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