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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
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Duration
380 hours · Self-paced
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12 months
Qualification
Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
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Overview

The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) is a UK OFQUAL accredited, 100% online, competency-based Teaching Assistant (TA) qualification. This qualification is designed for learners working in the teaching assistant position who wish to advance to HLTA status. The aim is to improve learners’ expertise, understanding, and skills to overcome the challenges they face in their workplaces. They will also gain awareness of the skills needed to help individuals and small groups, and support individuals with various additional needs.

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Key Benefits of Studying with Britannia School of Academics:

  • 100% flexible schedule
  • Specialist tutor support
  • Free career guidance
  • High quality training material
  • Completely online study

Qualification

Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

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Duration and Delivery

This Level 4 HLTA qualification is a distant learning course, designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. This Level 4 course can be completed in as little as 5 weeks up to 6 months for you to become a qualified Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. This OFQUAL Regulated Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Practical Requirement

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace. So, a work placement is required to complete the practical tasks, which can be spread over the duration of the course.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL Regulated Level 4 HLTA qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed feedback for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your expert supervisor at your workplace. You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online portal to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

This is a thorough qualification of Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants, which helps learners enhance their career profile. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualifications:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)

Unit Structure

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 assessment

Who is this course for?

This Certificate is suitable for anyone working in a Teaching Assistant role and wish to progress to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant and beyond.

Requirements

To get enrolled in this Level 4 HLTA course:

  • the learner must be working within a school as a teaching assistant.
  • the learner must be 16 years or above.

Career path

This Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants course will enable you to utilise your gained expertise in a broad range of promising career opportunities, such as:

  • Education professional (Average salary=£21,955)
  • Education trainer (Average salary=£23,748)
  • Teaching Assistant (Average salary=£20,942)

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Chidera asked:

I am already working as a HLTA but don't have this qualification yet. Can I still apply to take the course?

Answer:

Hi Chidera, Yes, you can register and complete the HLTA course while working as a HLTA. Regards, Team Britannia School of Academics

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
Anna-Maria asked:

Do you accept recorded home-based teaching (my child) for units requiring witness testimony? My school only offer support to internal LSAs.

Answer:

Hi Anna-Maria, Home based teaching is accepted but a few sessions 1-2-1 and others in a group. Regards,

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Rufia asked:

I am currently teaching KS2 in a home schooling hub. Can I register for the Level 4 HLTA course?

Answer:

Hi Rufia, Yes, your current job role is sufficient to register for the Level 4 HLTA and complete its practical tasks. Regards, Team, Britannia School of Academics

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Jannat asked:

Hi, how many credits is this course worth and does it support UCAS points towards first year university? Many thanks!

Answer:

Hi Jannat, This Level 4 qualification has 36 credits towards it and it does not support UCAS points. Regards, Team, School of Academics

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Has asked:

What age group does this qualification allow to teach upto?

Answer:

Hi Has, there is no restriction to teach a specific age group. It must be as a role of a teaching assistant. Regards, Team School of Academics

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asked:

I have one question, I have GCSE science math English and child care level 3. Are you sure Im eligible to do this course because it's level 4.

Answer:

Hi, Yes, the qualifications meet the entry requirements and the criteria to register. However, to complete the practical tasks, you need to be working as a TA. Regards, Team School of Academics

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asked:

Do I need to have GCSE grade C, or functional level 2 in math and English?

Answer:

Hi, Yes. You need to have these levels to register for the course. Regrads, Team Britannia School of Academics

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H asked:

How many hours of practical work in a school is required?

Answer:

Hi, The practical tasks are spread over the course duration and may take 2-3 hours/week. Regards, Team Britannia School of Academics

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ANA ELENA asked:

Everything is online apart from the work place, right? Is it possible to do this part in another country, in my case in Spain?

Answer:

Hi Ana Elena, Yes, you can pursue the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) while staying in Spain as it’s a self-paced qualification delivered online (via distance learning). In addition, to fulfil the practical requirement of the course, you must be working within a school (anywhere) as a teaching assistant. You will be required to submit a witness testimony signed by your expert supervisor as evidence of completing the practical tasks. Regards, Team BSA

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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