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HLTA- Level 4 Certificates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

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Kingston Open College

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Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
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Overview

The HLTA-Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants is the gateway to being the best-certified teaching assistant in the UK. This HLTA qualification also adds value to teaching assistant careers worldwide. To serve you with the best platter for HLTA we have gathered all the expertly curated contents. Our Level 4 HLTA will help you achieve advanced training and qualifications to enhance your skills and progress in your career within educational settings. Be equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and confidence required to take on higher-level responsibilities and support teachers effectively in classroom management and instruction.

This HLTA curriculum is structured into seven units, each focusing on crucial aspects essential for the role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This HLTA course makes participants delve into professional knowledge and development, gaining insights into the latest pedagogical approaches, educational policies, and practices. Learners explore child development and well-being, covering topics such as cognitive, social, and emotional development and strategies for promoting holistic well-being among children and young people. The modules also address the critical area of supporting children and young people with special educational needs, equipping participants with the skills and understanding needed to provide tailored support and inclusive learning environments. Most importantly, HLTA training promotes positive behaviour among children and young people, emphasises proactive strategies for managing behaviour effectively, and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere. It explains how working with individuals and groups of learners enhances participants' ability to differentiate instruction and provide targeted support. Moreover, it emphasises the importance of building positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Finally, it explores curriculum planning, monitoring, delivery, and assessment, enabling participants to design and implement engaging, compelling learning experiences aligned with educational objectives.

Participants in the HLTA - Level 4 Certificate course graduate with the necessary theoretical knowledge, practical skill development, and real-world applications to flourish as competent, self-assured HLTA who significantly impact children's and youth's educational experiences.

To be precise, you should study this “HLTA-Level 4 Certificates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants” course to:

  • Get in-depth knowledge of child development to make effective educational support strategies
  • Develop abilities to assist kids and teenagers with special needs
  • Avail expertise in controlling classroom dynamics and encouraging constructive behaviour
  • Acquire proficient methods for collaborating with both individual students and varied learning groups
  • Cultivate strong interpersonal skills to promote productive working relationships in educational environments

Certificate to be achieved: Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants Awarded by Focus Award

Qualification

Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

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Level 4 Certificates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

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The learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the Qualification Specification. After completing the HLTA course, the learners will get the Ofqual Regulated certificate from Focus Awards.

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Description

This HLTA-Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) course follows the Focus Award specification for the syllabus. The enrolled teaching assistants have to go through all the mentioned mandatory units having 36 credits in total.

The mandatory units are:

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 individuals and groups of learners

Unit 6: Positive working relationships

Unit 7: Curriculum planning, monitoring, delivery and assessment

Assessment Methods

To be eligible to get the HLTA certificate, learners have to create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria associated with each unit. The evidence can be collected from a real workplace setup or an appropriate simulated situation. The vital portions of evidence for the portfolio may include:

Assessor observation: complete observational checklists on related action plans

  • Witness testimony
  • Learner product
  • Worksheets
  • Assignments/projects/reports
  • Record of oral and written questioning
  • Learner and peer reports
  • Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Progression Opportunities:

Achievement of the HLTA-Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) leads learners towards the journey of successful and skillful teachers. HLTA learners can also pursue other related qualifications to enhance the skill, such as:

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Geographic boundary of qualification: The learner will be able to use this qualification in England and Northern Ireland.

Kingston Open College partners with Apex Learning to deliver and assess this HLTA Qualification.

Who is this course for?

The “HLTA-Level 4 Certificates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants” course generally adds benefits to teachers' careers. To be specific the following learners should enrol in this HLTA course

  • Present Teaching Assistants: Individuals who are currently employed as teaching assistants in educational environments and are looking to improve their abilities and opportunities for career advancement
  • Aspiring Teaching Assistants: Those who desire to work as teaching assistants but are not yet qualified to work at a higher level in the field
  • Relevant Experienced Individuals: Those who have worked in childcare facilities or education in the past and want to formally recognise their abilities as advanced teaching assistants
  • People Looking for Career Advancement: Teaching assistants who are looking for opportunities to develop their careers in the field of education and who see earning higher-level credentials as a way to make this happen
  • Career Changers: People from other fields who want to go into teaching and believe that a position as a higher-level teaching assistant would be a good fit for them
  • Support Staff in Schools: Employees who work in schools and wish to advance their careers and assume greater responsibility, such as learning support assistants or SEN (Special Educational Needs) support workers.

Also, those who are mature and have a passion for education will find this HLTA training as great brain food.

Requirements

Enrolment Requirements and Guidance for the HLTA course:

Experience: The HLTA learner needs to be working as a teaching assistant within a school

Minimum age: The learner needs to be at least 16 years old to enrol in this HLTA training course

Career path

These are some career options in the UK, learners can pursue after completing the “HLTA-Level 4 Certificates for Higher Level Teaching Assistants” course:

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): £18,000 to £28,000 per year
  • SEN Teaching Assistant: £18,000 to £25,000 per year
  • Learning Support Assistant: £16,000 to £22,000 per year
  • Assistant SENCO:£22,000 to £30,000 per year

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Shid89 asked:

Hi After completing this course, can I teach using this qualification in primary and secondary schools?

Answer:

Dear Shid89, thanks for your interest in the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF) qualification. To teach in the UK primary and secondary schools, one must have the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This qualification is a pre-requisite to having the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Thanks.

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Karen asked:

Hi, what are the fees for the exams/assessments?

Answer:

Dear Karen, Thanks for your interest. The assessment and certification fees are £399, you will need to pay it before you can submit the assignment.

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Mai asked:

How long does this course take? My assessor must hold a qualification in education? How will you contact my assessor to prove her observations to me?

Answer:

Dear Mai, Thanks for your query. You will have one year to complete the course, the assessor does not have to have a qualification in education. She will be required to provide a report based on her observations.

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Nina asked:

I have a BSc, will I be able to teach with the DET qualification? How do I go about getting QTS once I pass the course?

Answer:

Dear Nina, Thanks for your interest in this course. To complete the course, you are required to submit a portfolio of teaching evidence containing: 100 hours of lesson plans, Schemes of work, syllabus/specification, 8 lesson observations, 8 self-evaluations, initial assessments, ILP’s, teaching resources, communication with colleagues and learner feedback. This qualification is one of the requirements for QTS, you may need to meet other requirements.

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Sarah asked:

I have done 100 hours this school year, it can be verified by the school business manager. Would I just need the 8 obs from a teacher where I work?

Answer:

Dear Sarah, Dear Sarah, Thank you for your interest in our course. Since you have already completed 100 hours of work placement, you can provide us with a letterhead as proof of completion or submit the work log. It is essential to provide the 8 hours of observation report while the course is ongoing. The report can be observed by any colleague or senior staff member of the institution.

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Anna asked:

I achieved a PGCE (Lifelong Ed) 2010 specialism English no QTS. Since 2014 I have been on break caring (son ASD). Is this course good for returners?

Answer:

Dear Anna, Thanks for your question. You do not need any previous qualifications; basic I.T. skills are an advantage for the assignments and lesson planning. The main priority is that you are working as a teacher. You must work within a teaching or training role, have access to 100 hours of teaching practice, and be observed 8 times. You could be working within a part time or full time teaching role or have access to voluntary teaching hours to log your teaching hours.

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SAAMOJA LOSEMBE asked:

Is £399 part of the exam and assessments cost ?

Answer:

Dear Saamoja, Thanks for your interest in this course. Yes, the exam, assessment and certification fee are included in that.

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Jamie asked:

Good Afternoon, Thank you for your quick reply. Can the £399 be paid in installments? Best wishes, Jamie

Answer:

Hello Jamie, Thank you for your question. Yes, the payment can be done with instalment plan. However, learners must complete the payment before submitting the course work.

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Rebecca asked:

Can I complete my teaching hours in a uk primary school setting?

Answer:

Dear Rebecca, Thanks for your interest in our course. About the teaching hours, you can complete your required teaching hours in a primary setting.

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Rebecca asked:

If I complete this course and then the level 6 course could I then apply to complete my qts year and become a primary school teacher?

Answer:

Dear Rebecca, Thanks for contacting us. Level 5 DET is a requirement for QTS. You can apply for QTS after fulfilling all the requirements.

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Steve asked:

I have 16 years teaching within H&S and lift trucks. Currently unemployed. Could I use previous teaching experiences for course work?

Answer:

Hello Steve! Thanks for your interest in this qualification. Your previous teaching experience can be used for 100 hours of teaching practice. However, there is another requirement of 8 observations totalling a minimum of 8 hours to complete this qualification. Previous teaching experiences can't be used for these observations.

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Jeannette asked:

Do you need to be working with someone who can assess your practical training sessions?

Answer:

Dear Jeannette, thanks for your interest in this qualification. This qualification requires learners to complete a work/industry placement experience throughout the duration of the qualification. There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice and a requirement to evidence working with groups of learners to achieve this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF)qualification.

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WR432 asked:

Hi After completing the course, will I be a fully qualified teacher and be able to apply for QTLS?

Answer:

Hello, WR432! Thanks for your interest in this qualification. After completing this Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (RQF), you will be able to apply for QTLS. QTLS status is a must to teach in the state-run schools in England. Thanks.

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Shid89 asked:

Hi Im looked to do this course. I wanted to find out do I have to do the level 4? I have already completed 2 level 3 diploma. Pls let me know

Answer:

Dear Shid89, thanks for your interest in this qualification. You are not required to achieve a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training before undertaking the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Thanks.

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Nicola asked:

Does it matter if the 100 hours of lesson plans are similar ?

Answer:

Dear Nicola, While some overlap in lesson plans is acceptable, it is important that your 100 hours of lesson plans showcase a range of teaching strategies, subjects, and learner needs. Diversity in your lesson plans demonstrates your ability to adapt and respond to different educational contexts, which is a key component of effective teaching. Kind regards, Kingston Open College

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ADUKE asked:

I have purchased this course since June 4th, 2024, please when can I start as no start link was sent and I can access any link for this. Thank you

Answer:

Dear Aduke, Thanks for getting in touch. One of our agents will get in touch with you to assist you with this.

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Anam asked:

How much is the extra fee for the exam and assessment that could be paid later?

Answer:

Dear Anam, Thanks for your question. The assessment and certification fees are £399; you will need to pay them before submitting the assignment. Thanks

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Victoria asked:

After I complete this course can I apply for QTLS?

Answer:

Dear Victoria, Thanks for your interest in the course. This level 5 course is a requirement for QTLS, and after completing it, you can directly apply for it. Kind regards, Kingston Open College

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Kelly asked:

I work in a college, can one of the assessors/ IQA’s do my assessments?

Answer:

Dear Kelly, Thanks for your question. Yes, they can complete the required observation.

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David asked:

Do I require functional maths level 2 to do this qualification.

Answer:

Dear David, Good Afternoon. No, but there is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice and a requirement to work with groups of learners to achieve this qualification. There must be a minimum of 8 observations totalling a minimum of 8 hours. This excludes any observed practice completed as part of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Any single observation must be a minimum of 30 minutes

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Sab asked:

Will 100 hours of agency work as a teaching assistant, (through payslips), count towards the 100 hours of teaching.

Answer:

Dear Sab, Thanks for being interested in our course. The requirement for the course is 100 hours of teaching practice. So, working as a teaching assistant will not meet this criterion. However, you can meet this requirement by working as a volunteer teacher. Regards, Kingston Open College

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Karen asked:

Hi, Would working as a 1:1 TA fulfil the hour requirements for the course? Or does it need to be specifically teaching? Thank you!

Answer:

Dear Karen, Thanks for being interested in our course. As the requirement for the course is 100 hours of teaching practice, working as a 1:1 TA would not meet this requirement. However, teaching as a voluntary teacher can used to meet this criteria. Moreover, if you have previous teaching experience of more than 100 hours, then you can use that as well. You have to complete 8 hours of observation of teaching during the course, which should be observed by a qualified teacher.

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Sarah asked:

What are the extras that I will need to pay for to complete this course and gain the level 5 qualification?.

Answer:

Dear Sarah, Thanks for being interested in our course. You have to pay £399 for assessment and certification. Kind regards, Kingston Open College

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Karen asked:

Would working as a 1:1 TA within a school setting count for the 100 hours of practice?

Answer:

Dear Karen, Thanks for being interested in our course. As the requirement for the course is 100 hours of teaching practice, working as a 1:1 TA would not meet this requirement. However, teaching as a voluntary teacher can used to meet this criteria. Moreover, if you have previous teaching experience of more than 100 hours, then you can use that as well. You have to complete 8 hours of observation of teaching during the course, which should be observed by a qualified teacher.

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Hassan asked:

Would it be feasible for me to complete it within a 6-month timeframe? and is your certificate recognized by all colleges in the United Kingdom?

Answer:

Dear Hassan, Thank you for being interested in our course. Yes, six months is enough time to complete level 5 DET. We have many learners who have completed this course even earlier than six months. As this is an Ofqual-regulated course, it is recognised all over England and Northern Ireland. Kind regards, Kingston Open College

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Jamie asked:

Good Morning, Hope you are well. Is it £15.00 for the whole course? Best wishes, Jamie

Answer:

Dear Jamie, Thanks for your interest in our course. You will get access to the course materials for £12. If you submit the assignments for the course, you will have to pay £399 as assessment and certification fee. Kind regards, Kingston Open College

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Jack.C asked:

Can I take this course whilst living in another country?

Answer:

Dear Jack, Thanks for your query. Yes, but you must fulfill the entry requirements.

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Tshenolo Oteng asked:

Hello. I want to do this course. 2.Do I have to have teaching experience first? 2.100hrs practical part is a bit tricky kindly explain.

Answer:

Hi Tshenolo Oteng, Thanks for your interest in this qualification. There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of teaching practice and a requirement to evidence working with groups of learners to achieve this qualification.

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Mac asked:

Regarding placement hours do we have to already have to be teaching or are we given placements - if we already have a job can how do we record this?

Answer:

Dear Mac! Thanks for your interest in this qualification. You have to be in the teaching profession and that's the entry requirement for this qualification.

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Alex asked:

Hello, does "job placement assistance" mean that in addition to the online work it is also required to complete a placement?

Answer:

Dear Alex! Thanks for your interest in this qualification. The term "Job Placement Assistance" means our team will guide you to find a relevant job in this field after your successful completion of this qualification. Please note that there is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice and a requirement to evidence working with groups of learners to achieve this qualification.

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