Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HTLA)
Gaining Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status
Application Form - Please download complete the application and return via email to cpdtraining@glfschools.org
The GLF Teaching School Alliance delivers the HLTA course. We work with Strictly Education 4S who are the assessment body for the HLTA Programme in London and South East England.
Dates of Courses / Venues / Facilitators
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Venues |
Longford Park School |
Cordwalles Junior School
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Facilitator |
Tamara Brown |
Paul Syson |
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Session 1 |
Monday 8 June 2020 |
Monday 15 June 2020 |
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Session 2 |
Tuesday 9 June 2020 |
Tuesday 16 June 2020 |
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Session 3 |
Monday 29 June 2020 |
Monday 6 July 2020 |
The benefits of HLTA accredited status
Application Form - Please download, complete the application and return via email to cpdtraining@glfschools.org
• Empower the HLTA to support the school in their own setting
• Ensure the teaching assistant receives accreditation of HLTA status
• Continuous improvement of support staff development
Programme details
Assessment is measured against the 33 National Standards for teaching assistants and enables schools to ensure their applicants receive accreditation of the status through independent assessment against these. The current success rate is 98%.
During the three days, candidates will:
• Develop an understanding of the HLTA process and the overall expectations
• Map role in school to standards and identify gaps
• Understand what is meant by advancing learning of individuals, groups and whole classes in the context of HLTA status
• Understand how to complete the HLTA assignments
• Begin to complete a draft assignment under guidance
• Plan for the school assessment
All applicants must:
• Have evidence of, and be able to provide Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) maths and English qualifications Level 2 Qualifications Guidelines for HLTA Program
• Already be working at HLTA level supporting 1:1 activities, group and whole class teaching. This needs to be endorsed by the headteacher
• Attend a three-day training programme and half-day school-based assessment
Cost
The cost of this course is £688.80 broken down as follows: £199.00 (£238.80 incl. VAT) for preparation and £450 (VAT exempt) for assessment.