Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

This course is your chance to level up your Teaching Assistant (TA) career! Designed specifically for qualified and experienced TAs, it equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). HLTA status unlocks new opportunities to take on greater responsibility within the classroom. This program focuses on experienced TAs who want to make an even bigger impact on student learning. By the end, you'll be ready to handle more advanced tasks, support teachers in new ways, and become an even more valuable asset to the school community.

Price £340

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Course Description

The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) is an OFQUAL-accredited online certification program designed specifically for Teaching Assistants (TAs) aiming to advance to HLTA status. This program acts as a gateway to expanding teaching support capabilities within educational settings, whether in schools or Further Education (FE) institutions. It provides tailored training opportunities for career advancement, particularly valuable for those holding previous certifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning or those who have completed the Support Work in Schools course.

The program’s objective is to enhance learners’ proficiency, comprehension, and skills necessary for addressing various workplace challenges. With a focus on aiding both individuals and small groups, the curriculum fosters a deeper understanding of assisting individuals with diverse learning requirements. Consequently, it empowers teaching assistants with advanced knowledge to navigate learning environments more adeptly.

Unit 1: Professional knowledge and development for higher-level teaching assistants
Unit 2: Child development and well-being
Unit 3: Supporting children and young people with special educational needs
Unit 4: Promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
Unit 5: Working with individual and groups of learners
Unit 6: Positive working relationships
Unit 7: Curriculum planning, monitoring, delivery and assessments

The evaluation will consist of a series of written tasks for each unit. Moreover, specific units may necessitate assessment criteria that include a witness testimony endorsed by a workplace mentor. Consequently, learners must either have a placement or be actively pursuing one to fulfill the course requirements.

The course provides modules that learners can complete at their own pace, ranging from a few weeks to up to nine months. However, access to the course expires after one year, and re-enrollment may incur an additional charge.

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Accelerated evaluations and workbook evaluations

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Special Trainee Teacher Assistance initiative catered to unemployed learners

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Customize your study hours to fit your schedule, ranging from a few weeks to 12 months.

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Curriculum crafted and evaluated by industry-trained subject matter experts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your course access is valid for 12 months, allowing you to progress at your own pace. After the 12 months, re-enrolment charges of £35 is applicable.

There are no specific entry requirements for our courses, except that learner must be 19 years or above and possess basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Upon successful completion of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) course, teaching assistants can anticipate gaining the capability to independently teach classes, cover planned absences, and effectively manage other learning support staff. This qualification also opens up possibilities for potential salary increases. Teaching assistants working in various educational settings, including elementary, secondary, or special education, such as Learning Support Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, Early Years Settings, Learning Mentors, and more, can benefit from the Level 4 HLTA Course to enhance their skills and advance their careers.

No, there are no specific deadlines for assignment submissions. You have the flexibility to progress at your own pace within the 12-month access period to learning materials and tutor support.

The potential progression areas after completing the Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant include:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)

Yes, real-school setting observation/witness is mandatory. An expert witness, usually a class teacher or a qualified assessor, conducts the observation or provides the witness.

Only one witness statement is needed, filled by your workplace supervisor, covering all relevant units/modules of the course that demands a witness testimony. Coordinate with your mentor to agree on the date and time for the expert witness to observe your activities. There’s flexibility in planning activities, allowing adaptation to your schedule.

A Witness Testimony serves as “supporting” evidence, validating a learner’s workplace activities through a statement from a qualified individual. This statement verifies the learner’s competence in specific skills or tasks, especially those challenging to demonstrate through documents alone. It’s important to note that along with the witness testimony, learners are required to provide a reflective account.

A Reflective Account is a written piece providing additional details about the learner’s performance in the activity confirmed by the workplace supervisor. This includes insights into what went well, areas for improvement, lessons learned, and strategies for future enhancement.

School teachers are eligible to undertake the HLTA qualification, regardless of whether they teach in primary, secondary, or special education settings. However, it’s essential to ensure that the students you work with are at least in Key Stage 1 and older than five.

Certainly, simulation is not permitted for this qualification, and observation must take place in a school environment while working with children.

The course is designed to align with HLTA Standards, providing the knowledge required to pass the HLTA assessment. However, the course itself does not confer HLTA status. To obtain HLTA accreditation, you must pass the HLTA assessment, for which this course prepares you. Meeting prerequisites, such as documented classroom hours as a teaching assistant and holding a nationally recognized English/literacy and math/numeracy certificate at level 2 or above, is essential for HLTA accreditation. Detailed information on the HLTA assessment process is available through the HLTA National Assessment Partnership.

Teaching assistants aiming for HLTA accreditation must adhere to specific requirements delineated in the HLTA professional standards. These standards, totalling 33, are categorised into three main sections:

Standards 1–7: Qualities of a professional: These standards outline the commitment, attitudes, and values expected of HLTAs.
Standards 8–16: Professional knowledge and understanding: These standards define the abilities and knowledge HLTAs must possess to collaborate effectively with teachers as integral members of the professional team supporting learning.
Standards 17–33: Professional Skills: These standards detail the requirements for organizing, supervising, managing, and assessing instruction within established guidelines and supervision, as determined in consultation with the designated teacher and in compliance with decisions made by the school’s head teacher.

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4 reviews for Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

  1. Scott Turner

    I recently finished the Level 4 HLTA course and am awaiting the certificate. The course was demanding but incredibly worthwhile, especially while working full time. The support from the tutors was fantastic—they were consistently available to answer questions. The feedback for each assignment was instrumental, helping me to pinpoint and improve specific areas that I was unsure about in my initial submissions. The feedback was always constructive and helpful. I’ve gained a substantial amount of knowledge that I’m eager to apply in my current role. I highly recommend them for their online courses.

  2. Jaxson

    The course offered everything I needed to advance my teaching assistant skills. The tutor was supportive, always providing constructive feedback, and the LMS was simple to navigate. I highly recommend this course.

  3. Oskley

    The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants was an excellent investment in my career. The course was engaging, and the tutor’s support made the whole process smooth and enjoyable.

  4. Ibrahim

    Completing this course was a fantastic experience! The learning materials were clear and relevant, and the tutor’s help was prompt and insightful. The platform made accessing resources easy and efficient.

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4 reviews for Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

  1. Scott Turner

    I recently finished the Level 4 HLTA course and am awaiting the certificate. The course was demanding but incredibly worthwhile, especially while working full time. The support from the tutors was fantastic—they were consistently available to answer questions. The feedback for each assignment was instrumental, helping me to pinpoint and improve specific areas that I was unsure about in my initial submissions. The feedback was always constructive and helpful. I’ve gained a substantial amount of knowledge that I’m eager to apply in my current role. I highly recommend them for their online courses.

  2. Jaxson

    The course offered everything I needed to advance my teaching assistant skills. The tutor was supportive, always providing constructive feedback, and the LMS was simple to navigate. I highly recommend this course.

  3. Oskley

    The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants was an excellent investment in my career. The course was engaging, and the tutor’s support made the whole process smooth and enjoyable.

  4. Ibrahim

    Completing this course was a fantastic experience! The learning materials were clear and relevant, and the tutor’s help was prompt and insightful. The platform made accessing resources easy and efficient.

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