Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA

Ready to level up your teaching skills with the Higher Level Teaching Assistant workshop? Join us for a day of learning and growth!

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) course is a globally recognised professional development programme designed to enhance the skills, confidence, and knowledge of experienced teaching assistants. This HLTA qualification provides learners with the advanced understanding required to take on greater responsibility within the classroom, supporting teachers and contributing directly to pupil progress and achievement.

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, you play a vital role in fostering effective learning environments, supporting individual and group instruction, and promoting inclusive education. This course integrates child development, behaviour management, curriculum delivery, special educational needs (SEN) support, and assessment strategies to prepare you for success in this pivotal educational role.

Whether you aim to advance your current teaching assistant career or transition into a more specialised educational support position, this HLTA training offers comprehensive insights, practical techniques, and reflective tools that empower you to make a measurable difference in learners’ outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced teaching and support strategies within classroom settings.
2. Demonstrate understanding of child development and learning behaviour principles.
3. Support pupils with SEN using inclusive and adaptive practices.
4. Implement effective classroom management and positive behaviour techniques.
5. Contribute to lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum delivery.
6. Engage in professional reflection to enhance teaching assistant practice.

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to the HLTA Role

Explore the key responsibilities, expectations, and professional standards of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Understand the legal, ethical, and collaborative aspects of the HLTA position and how it differs from other classroom support roles.

2. Child Development and Learning

Gain in-depth knowledge of child development theories, cognitive growth, and learning processes across different age groups. Learn how to tailor teaching methods to support diverse learner needs and development stages effectively.

3. Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Develop specialist skills to assist pupils with SEN, including autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Learn evidence-based intervention strategies, individual education plan (IEP) implementation, and collaborative approaches for inclusive learning.

4. Behaviour Support Strategies

Master positive behaviour management techniques, conflict resolution, and restorative practices. Build a supportive classroom environment that promotes respect, engagement, and emotional wellbeing for all pupils.

5. Curriculum Knowledge and Delivery

Enhance your understanding of curriculum frameworks, lesson planning, and learning objectives. Learn how to deliver engaging and differentiated activities that align with national education standards and assessment goals.

6. Professional Development and Reflective Practice

Engage in self-evaluation and reflective practice to continually improve your professional performance. Develop a personalised professional development plan (PDP) and explore opportunities for lifelong learning within education.

7. Assessment for Learning

Learn how to use formative and summative assessment methods to monitor progress, provide feedback, and support student achievement. Understand the role of assessment in identifying learning needs and shaping effective instructional approaches.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.