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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. This Level 4 Higher Teaching Assistant course will provide you with training to help you in becoming a teaching assistant with added expertise. Those who already have a Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or have done the Support Work in Schools course would have an added benefit when undertaking this HLTA training. 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.
This Level 4 HLTA Course is for those working in primary, secondary or special schools as teaching assistants, as Learning Support Assistants, as SEN Teaching Assistants, as Cover Supervisors, in Early Years Setting, as Learning Mentors, as Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistants etc and wish to expand their existing expertise.
This Level 4 HLTA qualification is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. HLTA Level 4 course can be completed in as little as 5 weeks up to 9 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 (RQF) qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.
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.
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:
Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
To get enrolled on 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.
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace.
You will be expected to demonstrate competence when working with children or young people, and be able to reflect on your practice.
All units in the HLTA course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide a witness testimony and attachments (Work Products) to meet the assessment criteria requirements of this teaching assistant course.
You will be able to:
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a Teaching Assistant role and wish to progress to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
The Certificate requires 36 credits.
Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.
HLTA stands for Higher Level Teaching Assistant. So, L4 HLTA course is just an abbreviation for Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistants course.
This course will open doors to your new career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant working with children and young people in a school environment.
Yes, you need to work in a school environment where you are required to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What we are offering is the HLTA qualification that is designed in line with the HLTA Standards. You can get HLTA position in your school after achieving this qualification. The HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant) certificate does not give you HLTA status. You will need to pass an HLTA assessment to achieve this. However, the knowledge gained on our HLTA qualification will be invaluable in preparing you for this assessment, as the units are specifically based around the professional HLTA standards required for HLTA status.
To achieve HLTA status, you will also need to already be a teaching assistant with documented classroom hours and a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Visit the HLTA National Assessment Partnership for full details on the HLTA assessment process.
You will receive your course materials right after you are enrolled on this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 5 weeks (fast track) or up to 9 months.
Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:
Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and support children and young people’s positive behaviour”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.
A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed/performs the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. Reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Assessment Brief document.
An occupationally competent individual i.e. a workplace supervisor, preferably the head teacher, or even a teacher you are directly working with as a teaching assistant is requested to complete the Witness Statement form. Without this independent verification, it is impossible for us to approve your tasks.
There is only one witness statement form to be filled by your workplace supervisor only. This form will cover all practical tasks across relevant units of the accredited course.
Firstly, a witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confirm the achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision. For that purpose, the assessor needs to:
Moreover, if the supervisor has not witnessed you performing some of the targeted assessment criteria in your undertaken activities, the assessor will have to conduct an observation directly observing your activity to confirm the fulfillment of the remaining assessment criteria.
As teachers, we are bound to follow professional ethics. There is an element of trust that our trainee teaching assistants and the expert witness won’t present an inaccurate account of the activity undertaken. However, we will be vigilant and investigate where we are concerned that the sessions have not taken place as claimed.
The good news is that you supervisor may provide testimony based on the activities you had performed in the past, or usually perform at your workplace on daily/weekly basis. All we need is the confirmation that you practise the skills at your workplace that we are teaching you on the course.
The answer is yes – This can be in either a primary, secondary or a special school setting. However, you must ensure that the pupils you work with are aged 5+ and are studying at Key Stage 1 or above. You will also need the support of a mentor from within the school who will confirm your competence and prepare and sign a testimony of your abilities against the qualification standards.
The HLTA professional standards set out exactly what is expected of teaching assistants working towards the HLTA status. There are 33 standards, grouped under three main headings:
These set out the attitudes, values and commitment expected of HLTAs.
Standards 8-16 – Professional knowledge and understanding
These set out the knowledge and skills needed by HLTAs to be able to work effectively with teachers as part of the professional team supporting learning.
Standards 17-33 – Professional skills
These set out the expectations for planning, monitoring, managing and evaluating learning within the framework of guidance and supervision agreed with the assigned teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the Head Teacher of the school.
The short answer is No – Our HLTA Level 4 course is a competence-based qualification that requires you to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when working with children and/or young people.
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
£1200 £399
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. This Level 4 Higher Teaching Assistant course will provide you with training to help you in becoming a teaching assistant with added expertise. Those who already have a Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or have done the Support Work in Schools course would have an added benefit when undertaking this HLTA training. 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.
This Level 4 HLTA Course is for those working in primary, secondary or special schools as teaching assistants, as Learning Support Assistants, as SEN Teaching Assistants, as Cover Supervisors, in Early Years Setting, as Learning Mentors, as Intervention and Pastoral Support Assistants etc and wish to expand their existing expertise.
This Level 4 HLTA qualification is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. HLTA Level 4 course can be completed in as little as 5 weeks up to 9 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 (RQF) qualification is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.
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.
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:
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/8533/8
Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.
If you have any queries, feel free to contact.
To get enrolled on 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.
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace.
You will be expected to demonstrate competence when working with children or young people, and be able to reflect on your practice.
All units in the HLTA course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your course tutor. For some units, you must provide a witness testimony and attachments (Work Products) to meet the assessment criteria requirements of this teaching assistant course.
You will be able to:
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All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate & VAT. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay the fee in easy monthly instalments.
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
Who is this course for?
This qualification is suitable for anyone working in a Teaching Assistant role and wish to progress to the role of Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
How many credits are required to complete this course?
The Certificate requires 36 credits.
Is this course approved by any recognised awarding organisation?
Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.
Why is this course named L4 HLTA?
HLTA stands for Higher Level Teaching Assistant. So, L4 HLTA course is just an abbreviation for Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistants course.
What type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
This course will open doors to your new career as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant working with children and young people in a school environment.
Does my course involve a work placement?
Yes, you need to work in a school environment where you are required to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Will I get HLTA Status after the course completion?
What we are offering is the HLTA qualification that is designed in line with the HLTA Standards. You can get HLTA position in your school after achieving this qualification. The HLTA (Higher Learning Teaching Assistant) certificate does not give you HLTA status. You will need to pass an HLTA assessment to achieve this. However, the knowledge gained on our HLTA qualification will be invaluable in preparing you for this assessment, as the units are specifically based around the professional HLTA standards required for HLTA status.
To achieve HLTA status, you will also need to already be a teaching assistant with documented classroom hours and a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy. Visit the HLTA National Assessment Partnership for full details on the HLTA assessment process.
How quickly will I receive my course material?
You will receive your course materials right after you are enrolled on this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
What is the time frame for completing this course?
There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 5 weeks (fast track) or up to 9 months.
Which TA (Teaching Assistants) course is best for me?
Have a quick look at the following chart for TA courses to know which course suits you the best:
What is a Witness Testimony?
Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Positive working relationships” or “motivate and support children and young people’s positive behaviour”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.
What is a reflective account?
A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed/performs the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. Reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Assessment Brief document.
Who will provide witness statement/testimony on my workplace activities?
An occupationally competent individual i.e. a workplace supervisor, preferably the head teacher, or even a teacher you are directly working with as a teaching assistant is requested to complete the Witness Statement form. Without this independent verification, it is impossible for us to approve your tasks.
How many witness statements are required?
There is only one witness statement form to be filled by your workplace supervisor only. This form will cover all practical tasks across relevant units of the accredited course.
Could there be any reasons why my course is not a “Pass” even after submitting the Witness Statement form?
Firstly, a witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confirm the achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision. For that purpose, the assessor needs to:
Moreover, if the supervisor has not witnessed you performing some of the targeted assessment criteria in your undertaken activities, the assessor will have to conduct an observation directly observing your activity to confirm the fulfillment of the remaining assessment criteria.
How would the tutor/ assessor know that the activity undertaken by me and the information given in the form by the Witness is valid and authentic?
As teachers, we are bound to follow professional ethics. There is an element of trust that our trainee teaching assistants and the expert witness won’t present an inaccurate account of the activity undertaken. However, we will be vigilant and investigate where we are concerned that the sessions have not taken place as claimed.
Am I to undertake all the activities as enlisted in the HLTA course all over again for my supervisor to observe?
The good news is that you supervisor may provide testimony based on the activities you had performed in the past, or usually perform at your workplace on daily/weekly basis. All we need is the confirmation that you practise the skills at your workplace that we are teaching you on the course.
I am a primary school teacher. Am I eligible to take on this HLTA qualification?
The answer is yes – This can be in either a primary, secondary or a special school setting. However, you must ensure that the pupils you work with are aged 5+ and are studying at Key Stage 1 or above. You will also need the support of a mentor from within the school who will confirm your competence and prepare and sign a testimony of your abilities against the qualification standards.
What are HLTA Standards?
The HLTA professional standards set out exactly what is expected of teaching assistants working towards the HLTA status. There are 33 standards, grouped under three main headings:
These set out the attitudes, values and commitment expected of HLTAs.
Standards 8-16 – Professional knowledge and understanding
These set out the knowledge and skills needed by HLTAs to be able to work effectively with teachers as part of the professional team supporting learning.
Standards 17-33 – Professional skills
These set out the expectations for planning, monitoring, managing and evaluating learning within the framework of guidance and supervision agreed with the assigned teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the Head Teacher of the school.
Is simulation allowed on this course?
The short answer is No – Our HLTA Level 4 course is a competence-based qualification that requires you to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when working with children and/or young people.
What if I still have any questions?
Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!
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I am an experienced assessor, adept at developing fair assessments and reporting all findings in the proper format. I have been actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past years all the way up to postgraduate. I am interested in developing a career which combines teaching and research, while maintaining my interest in public engagement.
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Alson Denton –
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Hayley Meads –
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Amanda –
I have just completed my Level 4 HLTA course and now awaiting for my certificate. This has been one of the best online courses that I have done for years, I had lots of support from my tutor Filip who was always on hand to help with any questions. All of the material that is supplied with this course is really helpful, interesting and easy to use. I never had to wait long for feedback from my assignments and was able to put right anything very quickly first time, due to the advice given from Filip. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is looking to progress to a HLTA in a School. Thank you Britannia School of Academics for your help and confidence in me.
Philippa Newton –
I have just completed the Level 4 HLTA course awaiting certificate. Demanding but worthwhile course especially if working full time. However, the support from the tutors is fantastic and they have always been available to answer questions and the feedback provided for each assignment helped me focus in on particular aspects that I was unsure of in first submissions. Feedback always constructive and helpful. I have learnt a great deal which I’m going to apply into my current role. I would recommend them for their online courses
Kalvinder Kaur –
I have really enjoyed doing this course and the support given from my tutor Filip gas been so thorough and helpful. The only suggestion I would like to put forward is that the amount of work asked from my supervisor was quite a lot and almost like an assignment itself. I was very fortunate that I had a supervisor that read and responded to everything that was asked for in the witness testimony form for each unit. Overall a fantastic course to complete and gain a qualification in.
Jemma –
Fantastic course, would recommend, especially if you are working whilst completing as you can complete in your own time with support.I had great support at my workplace as well as from my tutors through this course, you need both as topics are rightly broad and in depth, which has made me feel like i have really gained knowledge and progressed as well as achieved.