Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course
Our Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) training equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to excel as a valuable member of any UK school’s teaching team. Designed for aspiring Higher Level Teaching Assistants, this comprehensive online course aligns with the latest educational standards and best practices.
Become a skilled HLTA and bridge the gap between teachers and students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Develop in-depth expertise in child development, curriculum planning, behaviour management strategies, and building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the HLTA’s role in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), early years education, and inclusive practices.
Benefit from flexible online learning, allowing you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments. Access high-quality learning materials and resources to support your HLTA career development. Upon successful completion, you’ll be well-prepared to start a rewarding career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, making a positive impact on the lives of young people.
Enrol in our Level 4 HLTA course today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
Key Features of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course
- Recognised Qualification: Achieve a nationally respected Higher Level Teaching Assistant certification that strengthens your career prospects in the education sector.
- Comprehensive Modules: Covers critical areas such as child development, special educational needs (SEN), behaviour management, curriculum planning, and professional communication.
- Flexible Learning Approach: Blends theoretical knowledge with practical application, making the course suitable for learners with different levels of experience.
- Extensive Resources: Access a wealth of study materials, including checklists, handouts, templates, and comprehensive guides for each module.
Benefits you will gain:
- Become an Invaluable Asset: Bridge the gap between teachers and students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).
- Master Essential Skills: Develop expertise in key areas like child development, curriculum planning, behaviour management strategies, and building strong working relationships within the school community.
- Comply with Regulations: Gain a thorough understanding of the HLTA role, including CPD requirements and effective support for children with special educational needs (SEN).
- Flexible Learning: Study our HLTA course online at your own pace, accessing all the essential materials and resources for your HLTA career development.
- Launch a Rewarding Career: Gain the qualifications and skills needed to become a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and make a positive impact on students’ lives.
Qualification
- Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
For this qualification, learners must complete a minimum of 36 credits through seven mandatory units.
In this course, you will get to enhance your knowledge in all seven mandatory units.
- Awareness of special educational needs
- Child development and welfare
- Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment
- Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
- Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people
- Providing support for individual learners and small groups
- Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role
The award aims to improve the potential of the students to:
- Learn about the importance of education
- Get familiar with child development and welfare.
- Understand the skills of the positive working relationship.
- Know how to promote positive behaviour in children and young people.
- Enhance the advanced teaching assistant role.
Qualification Information
- Awarding Body: Focus Awards
- Qualification Number: 61/8533/8
- Qualification Credits: 36
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 110 Hours
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 380 Hours
Qualification Purpose
This qualification is aimed at learners employed in a teaching assistant role who wish to progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. The purpose is to develop learners’ knowledge, understanding, and skills to address the challenges they meet in their workplace. They will also understand the knowledge needed to support individuals and small groups and help individuals with a range of additional needs.
Assessment
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Entry Requirements
At least 50 hours of work placement within a school is required to accomplish this assessment. The work setting can either be a primary, secondary or special school with pupils aged 5+ and studying Key Stage 1 or above.
Progression
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
- Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)
What You Will Learn:
This in-depth Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) course offers a comprehensive foundation in child development, inclusive education, and professional communication. Throughout the course, you will explore the following key areas:
Understanding the Role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant:
Gain clarity on the purpose and responsibilities of an HLTA, including how to support both teachers and learners. Learn what is expected in your role and how to excel as a valuable team member in the classroom.
Teamwork and Collaboration in Education:
Learn the essential skills for effective teamwork, including how to collaborate with colleagues, share best practices, and manage tasks when appropriate. Understand the importance of building positive relationships with both staff and students.
Child Development and Well-being:
Explore the stages of physical, intellectual, and social development in children. Understand the internal and external factors that can impact a child’s growth, and learn how to support their well-being in line with educational frameworks.
Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN):
Develop specialised skills to support children with various learning difficulties, sensory or physical needs, and those with English as an additional language. Understand relevant legislation and best practices for inclusive education.
Promoting Positive Behaviour:
Master strategies to encourage positive behaviour in the classroom. Learn how to set clear ground rules, respond to challenging behaviour effectively, and contribute to behaviour policy reviews.
Working with Individuals and Groups of Learners:
Build confidence in supporting both individual students and small groups. Learn how to adapt resources, plan activities, and provide feedback that meets the unique needs of learners.
Curriculum Planning, Delivery, and Assessment:
Acquire the skills to plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements. Gain expertise in using assessment techniques to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support student development.
Effective Communication:
Enhance your ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, parents, and colleagues. Develop strategies for fostering collaboration and ensuring a supportive learning environment.
ICT Integration in Learning:
Learn how to use ICT tools to enhance learning experiences, promote problem-solving, and encourage student collaboration. Understand how to incorporate technology effectively into lesson planning and teaching.
By the end of the HLTA course, you will have gained the confidence and competence to make a meaningful difference in the classroom. Enrol today and take the first step toward becoming an accomplished Higher Level Teaching Assistant!
Course Curriculum
- 40 sections
- 74 lectures
- EXPIRED total length
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Getting Started With the Course
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Induction Form
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Registration Entry Form
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Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (quals)
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Assignment Preparation Guideline
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Beginners Guide to Referencing
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Guideline for the Observation Session
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1. Purpose of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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2. Role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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1. Purpose of CPD and How it Affects Practice
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2. Use of Advice and Feedback to Improve Performance
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1. Importance of Team Work and Identifying Different Team Roles
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2. Workplace Collaboration
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3. Managing and Developing the Effective Practice of Appropriate Team Members
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HLTA Unit 07
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1. Stages of Physical, Social and Intellectual Development
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1.External and Personal Factors that Affect Child Development
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2.Theories to Support Development
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3. Types of Changes That Affect a Child’s Development or Wellbeing
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4. Referral Assessment of Special Educational Needs
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1. Parents and Carers Contributions for the Development and Well-being of Children and Young People
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1. Frameworks That Support Development and Well-being of Children
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1. Legal Entitlement of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs
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1. Legislation and Codes of Practice to Promote Equality and Diversity
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2. Experience and Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination and Applying Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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1. Types of Special Educational Needs and Ways of Supporting Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties
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1. Effects of a Disability on Children and Young People
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2. Nature of Sensory or Physical Needs and Roles and Responsibilities of Others and Assistive Technology
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1. Language and Vocabulary Appropriate to the Age of the Learner, Level of Understanding and Proficiency
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2. Ways of Introducing Words and Language Structures
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1. Policies and Procedures to Promote Positive Behaviour
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2. Importance of Consistency and Fairness When Applying Boundaries and Rules for Behaviour
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1. Promoting Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour
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2. Ways of Establishing Ground Rules
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3. Effective Strategies to Promote Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour
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1. Patterns and Triggers of Challenging behaviour and Actions
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2. Inappropriate and Challenging Behaviour Management
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3. Supporting Children and Young People to Identify and Avoid Inappropriate Behaviour
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4. How to Deal with Bullying, Harassment or Oppressive Behaviour
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1. Contributing to Reviews of Behaviour and Behaviour Policies
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Observation Report – Unit 7
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1. Preparing the Resources Required for Planned Learning Activities
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2. Developing and Adapting Resources to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group
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3. Learning Support Strategies to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group
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4. Health, Safety, Security and Access Requirements of the Learning Environment
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5. Giving Attention to Learners for Balancing the Needs of Individuals and Group
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6. Assessing Learners’ Participation and Progress in Activities
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7. How to Provide Feedback Effectively
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8. Evaluating How Own Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Impact on Practice of Individuals and Group
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1. Effective Communication with Children and Colleagues
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2. Communicating Effectively with Parents and Carers
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3. Commitment to Collaborative and Cooperative Working with Colleagues
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1. Teaching Strategies
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2. Designing Opportunities for Learners to Develop Their literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Thinking and Learning Skills
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3. How Learners’ Prior Knowledge and Attainment Enables Them to Meet Learning Objectives
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4. Appropriate Language to Suit the Age and Ability of Learners
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5. Management of Individual, Group and Whole-Class Learning
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6. Appropriate Teaching to Suit the Stage of the Lesson and the Needs of the Learners
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1. Opportunities for Using ICT to Support Pupils’ Learning and Its Impact
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2. Encouraging Pupils to Use ICT to Solve Problems, Work Collaboratively and Find Out New Information
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1. Providing Constructive Feedback
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2. Supporting and Guiding Learners
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3. Using Assessment to Diagnose Learner’s Needs
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1. Monitoring Learners’ Learning Progress
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Assignment Submission Checklist
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Access:1 Year access
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