Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

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The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) is an OFQUAL-accredited online Teaching Assistant (TA) certificate tailored for teaching assistants aspiring to progress to HLTA status. This course serves as a stepping stone to enhanced capacity for teaching assistance within the school or FE sector. It offers training for career progression, proving particularly beneficial for individuals with prior certifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning or those who have completed the Support Work in Schools course.

The training aims to augment learners’ competence, understanding, and skills essential for addressing workplace challenges. Emphasising support for both individuals and small groups, the curriculum deepens awareness of assisting individuals with diverse learning needs. This equips teaching assistants with advanced knowledge to navigate learning environments more effectively.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) course is designed for individuals currently employed as Teaching Assistants who aspire to elevate their role to Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. It specifically targets qualified or experienced Teaching Assistants already established in their current roles.

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.

If you still have any questions, please refer to our main FAQs page or contact us for further assistance.

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.

5 reviews for Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  1. Jacob Robinson

    Course was interesting, and I acquired a wealth of knowledge. The course tutor provided tremendous assistance throughout, promptly responding to any questions. I would recommend this course.

  2. Duncan James

    The website and coursework were easy to use because everything was clear. My online tutor was really helpful and always answered my questions quickly.

  3. Darren Matthews

    I recently began studying with Bright Pathway, and I’m impressed by the fantastic support and communication from the company. From admin to the tutor, everyone deserves 5 stars!

  4. Beth Ellis

    The course was easy to follow and had all the info I needed. The tutor was easy to talk to and quick to respond, always helping as much as possible. I had a really good learning experience.

  5. Kevin Davies

    Just finished half of the assignments for the Level 4 Teaching Assistant course. Their website is clear and user-friendly. The tutor was supportive and provided constructive feedback on my assignments, always promptly. I would recommend it!

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5 reviews for Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant

  1. Jacob Robinson

    Course was interesting, and I acquired a wealth of knowledge. The course tutor provided tremendous assistance throughout, promptly responding to any questions. I would recommend this course.

  2. Duncan James

    The website and coursework were easy to use because everything was clear. My online tutor was really helpful and always answered my questions quickly.

  3. Darren Matthews

    I recently began studying with Bright Pathway, and I’m impressed by the fantastic support and communication from the company. From admin to the tutor, everyone deserves 5 stars!

  4. Beth Ellis

    The course was easy to follow and had all the info I needed. The tutor was easy to talk to and quick to respond, always helping as much as possible. I had a really good learning experience.

  5. Kevin Davies

    Just finished half of the assignments for the Level 4 Teaching Assistant course. Their website is clear and user-friendly. The tutor was supportive and provided constructive feedback on my assignments, always promptly. I would recommend it!

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