Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

Enhanced Limited

The qualification will be assessed through a combination of written essays, a portfolio of evidence and observation of occupational competence. All units, assignments and learning materials for the course can be accessed through our online learning platform. Students have 12 months access to the online learning platform where they may study entirely at their own pace. Learners on the course will cover the following units:

• Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role
• Child development and welfare
• Awareness of special educational needs
• Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people
• Providing support for individual learners and small groups
• Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
• Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment

Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:

• Support team – You will receive live support throughout the duration of your course. Our amazing Support Team are available around the clock through our support system, just submit a ticket with your query and we will provide a same day response!
• Knowledge base – Learners are provided with access to our Knowledge Base system, which is full of useful videos, articles, and documents to assist you throughout the course.
• Rapid marking response – Submissions of work aim to be marked within 5 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
• No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
• Learning resources – All courses have a variety of learning materials, ranging from advice leaflets to PowerPoint presentations. These resources are accessible on our learning platform.
• Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
• Course units – All units and assignments are included within the price and can be accessed at any point during the 12 months access to the learning platform.

Focus Awards are the approved awarding body for this qualification. Focus Awards believe in offering the very best service, advice and guidance so that we can support our learners on their journeys to success and achievement, meaning that we can offer approved qualifications through this OFQUAL-regulated, fully-accredited awarding body.

This course is ideal for those who currently work as a Teaching Assistant and wish to progress to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant and beyond. Developed by Gateway Qualifications with the support of the HLTA National Assessment Partnership (HNAP), it enhances the assessment process and provides successful learners with a nationally-recognised qualification as evidence of the skills they have gained.

The course provides learners with the knowledge and understanding required when analysing and addressing the different challenges that are faced within the classroom environment. Learners will understand how to work with individuals as well as small groups, in addition to gaining essential insight into supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

• Must be aged 16 or above
• Must be working within a school as a teaching assistant
• Must be able to demonstrate skills in Maths and English at Level 2

Upon completion of this course learners can apply to become a higher-level teaching assistant. Take on new professional challenges and build a broad range of experience working in a school environment.

Learners may decide to continue studies at Level 5 If they have ambitions to become a teacher. Other opportunities in the education sector include jobs in community work, assessment and coaching.