PERSONALE ATA
Your real path to a job in an Italian state school
A free course and workshops preparing you for the ATA staff competition — from the CNAUI Department of Education together with the Feder. A.T.A. trade union.
- Course 2027
- running since 10 October
- Workshop
- 24 October
- Participation
- free
350+
registered for the 2027 course
270+
registered for the first course in 2025
3 months
of structured preparation
€0
participation is free
What is Personale ATA?
ATA stands for Amministrativo, Tecnico e Ausiliario: the administrative, technical and auxiliary staff of Italian state schools. The secretariat, the laboratories, looking after pupils, keeping the building running — everything that makes a school work besides teaching itself. These roles do not require a teaching degree: each profile has its own education requirements.
Working in an Italian school is not only about teaching.
Professions in the school
The programme focuses on the main ATA staff profiles.
Collaboratore Scolastico
Auxiliary staff in the school premises: supervision, order, accompanying pupils.
Assistente Amministrativo
Administrative support for the school: secretariat, paperwork, contact with families.
Assistente Tecnico
Technical support and laboratories: equipment, IT, workshops.
Is this programme for me?
The programme is for Ukrainians living in Italy who want to understand how the Italian school works and how to enter it.
Ukrainians in Italy
For those already living here and considering a job in the public sector.
Those looking for stable work
The school is one of the most predictable employers in Italy.
Those who value education
Working alongside children, teachers and families — inside the school, not on its margins.
The requirements for taking part in the competition (citizenship, residence permit, education) are set by the official call — the bando. We explain them in the programme and promise nothing the bando does not confirm.
Your path in 3 months
Six stages — from understanding the system to a submitted application.
- 1
Understanding the system and the rules
How the Italian school works, what the ATA competition is and how it runs.
- 2
School law and administrative procedures
The legal basics a school lives by every day.
- 3
Professional Italian
The administrative and technical vocabulary of the secretariat and the laboratory.
- 4
Preparing for tests and interviews
Mock tests and orientation interviews.
- 5
Documents and application
Which documents you need, how to prepare them and how to apply.
- 6
Completing the programme
Wrap-up, next steps and contacts for follow-up support.
Certificate of participation
When the course ends, AICA, a body accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education to train school staff, issues an attestato di partecipazione under DM 177/2016. It is an official document confirming that you trained with an accredited body.
- Issued by AICA, accredited under DM 177/2016
- Officially confirms the training you completed
- Can be useful in your professional path
Two paths — one goal
The Italian school opens different doors. ATA is a real and accessible one.
Docente
Docente
Teaching your subject — for those going through recognition of a Ukrainian teaching qualification.
ATA
ATA
Administrative, technical and auxiliary work — an alternative way into the school system, often with lower entry requirements.
Italian school
Working as ATA staff you are already part of the system and build up service while the more complex recognition of a teaching qualification continues. The programme does not guarantee employment — it prepares you for the competition.
Which documents do you need?
Which documents are needed, how to prepare them and what to pay attention to.
Education document
Your Ukrainian school certificate or diploma — the starting point for any competition.
Recognition of the qualification: CIMEA
The Attestato di Comparabilità is requested online through the DiploMe platform; in our experience the most convenient route.
Dichiarazione di Valore
The alternative route, through the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine.
Other required documents
What exactly the current bando requires — mandatory and recommended — we go through in the programme.
The final list and the requirements are set by the official call. Until it is published we phrase things carefully and state nothing that is not yet confirmed.
The 2027 course is under way
More than 350 participants registered for the Personale ATA 2027 course, which has been running since 10 October 2026. In 2025 more than 270 Ukrainians signed up for the first course.
Organisers
CNAUI APS
National Congress of Ukrainian Associations in Italy
Feder. A.T.A.
the trade union defending ATA staff in Italian schools since 2015
Pass the opportunity on
For you, participation is free. Help us keep opportunities like this open for the next participants.
A donation is voluntary and does not affect participation in the programme in any way.
You can also support us by bank transfer — details and instructions on the support page. Bank transfer details →
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Get the receipt →Frequently asked questions
Who can take part in the programme?
The programme is open to Ukrainians living in Italy. The requirements for the ATA competition itself are set by the official call (bando); we explain them in the first weeks of the programme.
Do I need recognition of my diploma (CIMEA)?
The competition requires an education document with recognition. In our experience the most convenient route is the CIMEA Attestato di Comparabilità via DiploMe; the alternative is the Dichiarazione di Valore. What is mandatory is stated by the current bando.
What is the format of the classes?
The format, the schedule and how to access the classes will be sent to registered participants by email.
How much does it cost?
Participation is free. A donation in support of the programme is voluntary and does not affect participation in any way.
Does the programme guarantee a job?
No. The programme prepares you for an informed, well-prepared participation in the competition; hiring decisions are made by the Italian system on the basis of the competition results.
