The Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) is aimed at experienced Teaching Assistants who are looking to progress and take on additional responsibilities such as leading a team of TA’s, taking and covering classes on their own and planning. HLTA’s play a key role in supporting teaching and the school as a whole.
You will need to be working as an established Teaching Assistant in a school with the opportunity to cover lessons and act as an HLTA. Although no prior qualifications are needed, it is not recommended for those new to a TA role.
This is a formal qualification regulated by OFQUAL and will demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to undertake the role of an HLTA. You will also need a line manager and expert witness to sign of evidence-based tasks and observations.
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Personal Tutor
Full support for the duration of your course
Fully Online
Everything you need to complete your course from home in your own time
Placement Required
You will need to be working in a school as an established TA with the opportunity to cover lessons and act as a HLTA
Formal Qualification
This is an OFQUAL regulated qualification under the awarding body TQUK
No Extra or Hidden Costs
We don’t charge for certificates or any extras
Course Duration
Finish in 4-6 months or take 12 months, it’s down to you
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Step one:
You will need to purchase the course and you can either pay in full or instalments. Click here
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Step two:
Your personal tutor will be in touch via email to introduce themselves and get you registered.
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Step three:
You will work through your assignments online which will be marked by your tutor with feedback provided. There are no exams.
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Once you have completed all the units you will be awarded your certificate and hold a formal HLTA qualification.
LXP SKILLS LTD is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r who is authorised by the FCA under Ref. Number 675283. Credit is subject to creditworthiness and affordability assessments. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees. Representative Example: £440.00 over 12 months at 2.50% fixed per month. Rep APR 65.5%. Monthly: £47.67. Total repayable: £572.04.
LXP SKILLS LTD is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r who is authorised by the FCA under Ref. Number 675283. Credit is subject to creditworthiness and affordability assessments. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees. Representative Example: £440.00 over 12 months at 2.50% fixed per month. Rep APR 65.5%. Monthly: £47.67. Total repayable: £572.04.
This a distance learning qualification and formal Level 4 HLTA qualification, here are the key course details.
How does the course work?
There are no exams to be taken during the course, you will work through your assignments which will be marked by your personal tutor. They are there to support you throughout the course and will be your main contact for any issues or questions that you may have. This will mainly be through email/online feedback, but you can schedule a call if you want to speak with them directly.
Once you have completed your course you will receive a hard copy and digital copy of your certificate. There are no additional fees for certificates except for replacement hard copies which will cost £30.
UNIT 1: Understanding the Role of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Explore the key responsibilities and scope of the HLTA role, including how HLTAs contribute to teaching and learning. This unit also covers the professional standards expected and the ways in which HLTAs support educational outcomes.
UNIT 2: Child Development and Welfare
Gain insight into the stages of child development and the factors that influence a child’s well-being. Learn how these elements impact learning and understand the importance of fostering a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
UNIT 3: Understanding Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Develop a foundational understanding of a range of special educational needs. This unit examines inclusive strategies and practical approaches for supporting learners with SEN in mainstream education settings.
UNIT 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People
Learn effective techniques for encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining a productive classroom environment. This unit focuses on behaviour management strategies and addressing behavioural challenges constructively.
UNIT 5: Supporting Individual Learners and Small Groups
Build the skills needed to support learners on a one-to-one basis or within small groups. Emphasis is placed on adapting your approach to suit different learning styles, needs, and abilities.
UNIT 6: Developing Positive Working Relationships
Strengthen your communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders within the school community.
UNIT 7: Curriculum Planning, Delivery, and Assessment
Understand how to effectively plan and deliver curriculum content while aligning with school policies and standards. Learn techniques for assessing student progress and contributing to their academic development.
This qualification is open to learners aged 16 and over.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should possess literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or an equivalent standard and be actively employed in a school setting where they can demonstrate both knowledge and practical skills.
Depending on their role or employer, learners may need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check—particularly if they are working with individuals covered by these safeguarding regulations (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau or CRB check).
It is the learner’s responsibility to consult their employer for guidance regarding any necessary checks.
Yes, you can use our finance partner Payl8r to spread the cost of your course up to 12 months. You will only receive your certificate once payment has been made in full.
Yes you will need to be working as a TA in a school with the opportunity to act as a HLTA to complete your assignments and evidence based tasks. Please note this course is not for those new to a TA role.
You will access our online learning platform where you will find all the learning materials and resources. You will make your way through the assignments which will be marked by your personal tutor. There is no need for any face to face learning or observations by us.
If you are using your own learners then your expert witness will sign off any evidence based tasks or observations. When using our learners you will choose assessment methods that don’t involve face to face observations.
You will have your own personal tutor for the duration of the course, you will be able to email them and arrange calls for further support. Even though this is a self study course you will have one to one support whenever you need it.
The HLTA Status is a recognised professional status and was the traditional route for taking on the role of a HLTA in a school. The Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistant is a formal qualification much like the Level 3 TA qualification. Both are viable options for demonstrating the ability to undertake the role of an HLTA.
On Average learners take around 4-6 months to complete the course but some finish it sooner and others take longer. It really comes down to how much time you can put in. You will have 12 months to complete your course. We will be able to discuss an extension beyond 12 months and there may be admin fees applied to continue.
We have a 14 day full refund policy from the date you purchase your course. Once this period has ended course fees are payable in full.
