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6th Annual Teaching Assistants Conference
Confidence in Action: Building Skills, Shaping Futures
Live Virtual Workshop Sessions: January 20-23, 2026
In today’s dynamic educational landscape, teaching assistants are no longer seen as secondary support—they are essential contributors to student growth and school life. As expectations grow, so must confidence. The 2026 conference theme, “Confidence in Action: Building Skills, Shaping Futures,” is all about helping TAs develop the practical skills and self-assurance to take action and make a meaningful difference every day.
Schools that have registered for our past events:
Designed for Teaching Assistants.
This hybrid conference features live virtual workshop sessions alongside in-person peer-to-peer learning opportunities. It’s designed especially for teaching assistants, co-teachers, and non-teaching assistants in international and bilingual school settings. Teachers who work closely with TAs and co-teachers will also find the sessions useful.
By signing up, participants gain access to both the virtual and in-person sessions. The location will be confirmed soon. PeerSphere members and ISS EDUlearn Passport holders attend free of charge.
Catch the highlights of last year's TAC
Watch two featured recordings from our Teaching Assistants Conference.
These highlights offer a taste of the engaging conversations and actionable ideas you’ll find throughout PeerSphere’s Teaching Assistants Conference.
The Super Powers of TAs
Presenter: Harish Kanabar
Finding Your Educator Zone of Genius as a Teaching Assistant
Presenter: Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Join us again this year!
Dr. Sam Mills
Head of School
Sias International School
Dr. Simon Probert
Principal Deputy Head
Harrow, Shanghai
Harish Kanabar
Head of School
Shekou International School
Elmer Reyes
Head of Primary
Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy
Tiwana Merritt
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Penny Ma
Enrichment Teacher
International School of Beijing
Juliana Sali
PYP Coordinator
Sias International School
Sophie Wang
Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant
Daystar Academy
Andrew Dean
Homeroom Teacher
Daystar Academy
Dr. Sarah Zhou
Director of National Staff Career Path & PD
LifePlus
Judy Li
KS1 Co-Teacher
Dulwich College, Suzhou
Vivi Guo
Secondary School Teaching Assistant
Western Academy of Beijing
Dr. Kailyn Fullerton
Wellbeing Coordinator and Lead Teacher
New Zealand School Jakarta
Maureen Huang Huixia
Art Assistant
Dulwich College, Beijing
Bonnie Song
Paraeducator
Daystar Academy
Sizhe (Sky) Sun
Secondary Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Winnie Yang
Independent Consultant
Shekou International School
Dr. Ziv Kan
Mandarin Teacher
Fairview International School Bridge of Allan
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Education Consultant
Identity Talk Consulting
Emmeline Barnes
Counsellor
Oberoi International School
Dr. Simon Probert
Principal Deputy Head
Harrow, Shanghai
Noel Roberts
Founder/CEO
ReMynd Student Services
Alice Xue
Support Teacher
Harrow International School, Beijing
Jennifer Deng
Chinese Homeroom Teacher
Tsinglan School
Christine Chen
ECE Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Ella Fang
Lower Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Harrow International School, Shanghai
Wendy Chen
Lower Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Harrow International School, Shanghai
Marla Hunter
ISS Consultant
Live. Love. Teach! LLC
Kaung Kaung
Teaching Assistant Lead
Myanmar International School Yangon
Fiona Bai
Head of TA
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
Summer Li
Chinese Teacher
Western Academy of Beijing
Sophia Suo
High School Chinese Language Teacher
Western Academy of Beijing
Joy Huan Yang
Upper Elementary Teaching Assistant
Shekou International School
Howard Zhen Guanghao
Learning Support Assistant
Western Academy of Beijing
Tiwana Merritt
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Matthew Steuer
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Rachel Cannon
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Jeannette Washington
Service and Community Engagement Coordinator
American International School of Johannesburg
Stella Xiao
Upper Elementary School Teaching Assistant
Nanjing International School
Annie Wang
G5 Teaching Assistant
Nanjing International School
Donita Bell
PYP Co-ordinator/Assistant Head of Primary
Northbridge International School of Cambodia
Myka Xie
Homeroom Teacher
Tsinglan School
Jason Hoppner
Director of Operations and Customer Experience
German European School Singapore
Submit a Presentation Proposal
PeerSphere extends an invitation for you to submit a proposal for a live virtual presentation at our annual conference dedicated to teaching assistants.
We welcome proposals from presenters until October 31, 2025 (Friday). As a token of appreciation, presenters will be eligible for a special discount on conference registration.
Live Virtual Workshop Sessions
January 20-23, 2026
Tuesday to Friday
3:40 PM – 5:50 PM (China Time)
Each day opens with a short keynote speech followed by four practical presentations (two in English, two in Chinese). Led by experienced educators and fellow teaching assistants, sessions will focus on real-world strategies and confidence-building skills including:
Classroom managementAssertive communication
Co-planning and collaboration
Use of technology
Inclusive practices
Supporting diverse learners
Leadership in support roles
Navigating boundaries and responsibilities
Who should Attend?
Teaching assistants, learning support assistants, library assistants, arts/music/PE assistants, science/lab technicians, child-care assistants, co-teachers, and classroom teachers working with TAs in international or bilingual school settings.
A certificate of participation will be awarded.
Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights from experts that can enhance your effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of your institution.
Acquire practical strategies and actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network within the international education community.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Fee
US$127 – Registration Opening Soon
Early Bird Promo ends on November 21, 2025
School Pass for TAC
US$1450 – Details Available Soon
PeerSphere members & ISS EDUlearn Passport holders:
FREE
How will I Learn?
Based on extensive research and years of experience, we have developed a tried and tested model for professional development that will:
Varied Approaches
Enable participants to enjoy a mix of content delivery methods to meet the needs of various learning preferences, including but not limited to lecturers, case studies, discussions, and video showings.
Collaboration
Connect participants to process content collectively and share unique experiences and perspectives in small and large groups.
Practical Strategies
Challenge participants to apply knowledge and tools introduced throughout the conference to their own working context.
Reinforced Learning
Allow participants to review the presentations at their own convenience after the conference to reinforce their learning.
Praise From Our Past Participants
“If you want to be better at your job, please join us at the next conference.”
— Carrie Chu, Dulwich College Beijing
“Learning from awesome people from different backgrounds.”
— Jane Zhang, Nanjing International School
“The whole training is very informative and really inspired me in many ways.”
— Sonia Zhang, Tsinghua International School
We warmly invite you to join us in exploring how you can elevate excellence within your roles. Share experiences, gain valuable insights, and equip yourself with the necessary tools to become a successful professional in education. This conference will pave the way for enhanced educational engagement, student success, and a thriving educational community.
Get inspired, get connected, and get ahead with us!
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