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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
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£1100 - £379
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- Priority-track assessments and work book marking
- Unique Trainee Practitioner Positioning program available for learners without a job placement
- Flexible study hours based on your own schedule - few weeks to 12 months duration.
- Courses designed and assessed by subject matter qualified industry trainers and assessors
- One to one live sessions (if desired) with expert tutors to support you through your course progression
Level 4 HLTA Course Overview
Teaching assistants who wish to advance in their careers and take on more challenging tasks in the classroom can earn the UK Ofqual-accredited Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). With its competency-based methodology and 100% online delivery, this Level 4 Higher Teaching Assistant course enables learners to gain real-world skills that they can use in actual classrooms. This course serves as a progressive pathway towards greater teaching assistance capacity within the school or Further Education (FE) sector.
The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) also seeks to give learners the knowledge and abilities necessary to assist students with special needs and to deal with the real-world difficulties that occur in classrooms. Teaching assistants can increase their professional expertise, expand their career options, and contribute more significantly to the learning and development of students by earning this qualification.
Career Prospects after Level 4 HLTA
Learners can work in a variety of educational and child development settings where advanced classroom support is needed after earning the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). Higher-level support positions in primary schools, secondary schools, academies, and special education needs (SEN) schools are prepared for by this HLTA qualification. Opportunities in independent schools, alternative education programs, student referral centers, and community learning centers may also be available who completes the Level 4 HLTA Course.
Progression Routes after Level 4 Teaching Assistant
After acquiring the Higher Level Teaching Assistants qualification learners have the option of advancing to teaching and training positions through the acquisition of further professional qualifications.
The qualifications often choosed by learners include the level 3 award in education and training, level 4 certificate in education and training and level 5 diploma in teaching (Further Education and Skills) which enable learners to develop the skills required to perform teaching roles in further education settings.
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 assessment will include a set of written assignments for each unit. In addition, assessment criteria for certain units may also require a witness testimony signed off by a mentor at the workplace. Hence, learners require a placement or be working towards a job placement to complete the requirements of this course.
The course offers self-paced modules. It can be completed within a period of few weeks to over a duration of nine months based on the learner’s own pace. However, the course access expires after a year and a re-enrolment charge is applicable.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards UK
Qualification Number: 601/8533/8
Focus Awards is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Pricing Plans
Standard One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you're all set to begin your learning journey.
£379*inc. VAT
- OfQual-approved qualification
- 24/7 access to LMS and unlimited tutor support
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
- Start when you're ready with a full year of access.
- Unlimited revisions
- Receive feedback within 3 – 5 working days
Standard Monthly
Spread the cost of £420 (inc. VAT) with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£70*inc. VAT
per month
Priority Track One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you're all set to begin your learning journey.
£410*inc. VAT
- OfQual-approved qualification
- 24/7 access to LMS and unlimited tutor support
- Transparent pricing, no hidden charges
- Start when you're ready with a full year of access.
- Unlimited revisions
- Receive feedback within 1 – 3 working days
Priority Track Monthly
Spread the cost of £432 (inc. VAT) with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£72*inc. VAT
per month
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Take advantage of a 30-day payment term when buying 5 or more courses. Please note that an upfront payment will be required unless you are a regular buyer.
Course reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
The Level 4 Certificate For Higher Level Teaching Assistants(HLTA) course is for individuals who work as Teaching Assistants and want to advance to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant. It specifically targets qualified or experienced Teaching Assistants already established in their current roles.
The access to your course lasts for 12 months, which enables you to learn at your own pace. Re-enrolment fees of £35 applies after the 12 months.
This course does not have defined prerequisites other than a learner being over 19, and having some basic literacy and numeracy skills.
If you still have any questions, please refer to our main FAQs page or contact us for further assistance.
No, there are no definite deadlines for assignment submissions. You are free to move at your convenience within the 12-month timer which is set for accessing learning materials and tutors.
What we are offering is the HLTA qualification, which is designed following the HLTA standards. By passing this, you can attain the position of an HLTA in your school. Note that the HLTA certificate does not lead to the attainment of the position of an HLTA Status. To attain the position, you need to pass the HLTA assessment. However, the knowledge gained from our HLTA course will be invaluable for the purpose, as the units are designed around the professional standards required for the position of an HLTA.
Yes, real-school setting observation/witness is mandatory. The observation is usually carried out by an expert witness, generally a class teacher, or a qualified assessor and then produces the witness
There is only a single witness statement that is to be filled by your workplace supervisor regarding all of the relevant units/modules of the course that requires the witness testimony. Coordinate with your mentor to agree on the date and time for the expert witness to observe your activities. It is flexible in terms of planning the activities, which adapts to your time schedule.
Teaching assistants aspiring for this course accreditation must meet the defined benchmarks within the professional standards. The total number of standards which are 33, are grouped into three main categories as follows:
Standards 1-7, Professional Qualities: These standards outline the professional commitment, actions, and characteristics Higher Level Teaching Assistants are expected to show.
Standards 8-16, Professional knowledge and understanding: These standards specify competencies and professional knowledge that higher-level teaching assistants should have to work effectively and collaborate with the teachers as a member of the professional learning support team.
Standards 17-33, Professional Skills: These standards detail the requirements of preparing, overseeing, managing, and assessing instruction within established guidelines and management as determined in consultation with the authorised teacher and in compliance with guidelines under decisions made by the head teacher of the school.
If you’re prepared to meet the expectations and advance in your support career, take note of the HLTA training course offered by Bright Pathway and start your journey working toward being certified as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
A Witness Testimony is considered as “supporting evidence” as it can be used as a confirmation of the work of the learner’s workplace activities, through a statement from a qualified person. This statement confirms the ability of learners in defined skills or tasks, particularly those challenging to demonstrate by paper evidence. It is necessary to mention that in addition to the witness testimony, learners have to provide a reflective account.
A Reflective Account is a document that describes an activity in detail of learners as corroborated by their workplace supervisor. This includes analysis of successes and failures, reflection and learning, as well as plans for improvement.
This qualification can be pursue by all school teachers, teaching in primary, secondary, or special education. Just make sure the students you support are in Key Stage 1 and older than five.
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