Higher Level Teaching Assistant

This Higher Level Teaching Assistant programme of study has been developed to assist those working, or applying for work, in the field of Teaching Assistant or Child Care, to acquire and develop a level of understanding and appropriate skills that will help them to work effectively in the role of a ‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant’ (HLTA)

Higher level teaching assistants are employed in a variety of education settings including:

• schools
• academies
• early years
• educational services

As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant you will undertake rewarding and varied work. An HTLA is expected to work closely alongside, and provide support for, fully qualified teachers. HLTAs can act in specialist roles for specific areas of the curriculum, develop support materials, lesson plans and support materials, or simply provide curriculum support across a range of subjects.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma course study modules cover all standards 1 to 33 of the TDA professional standards for HLTA status. These set out for teachers, employers and parents the contribution to pupils’ learning that HLTAs will be required to make. Although this course does not provide you with HLTA status, the course is written alongside the 33 TDA standards and will provide you with the underpinning knowledge to progress further in this field.

Syllabus

Communication and Positive Relationships

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive with children and young people.
Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from children and young people.
Communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young, colleagues, parents and carers.

Maintaining Communication with Children, Young People and Adults

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative and cooperative working with colleagues.
Directing the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning

Curriculum, Planning and Assessment

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Know how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support.
Understand the objectives, content and intended outcomes for the learning activities in which they are involved.
Know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the Special Educational Needs (SEN) code of practice and disabilities legislation.
Know how other frameworks that support the development and well-being of children and young people impact upon their practice.

Assessment, Monitoring, Feedback and Recording

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities.
Use their area(s) of expertise to plan their role in learning activities.
Devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning.
Plan how they will support the inclusion of the children and young people in the learning activities.
Contribute to the selection and preparation of resources suitable for children and young people’s interests and abilities.
Monitor learners’ responses to activities and modify the approach accordingly.
Monitor learners’ progress in order to provide focused support and feedback.
Support the evaluation of learners’ progress using a range of assessment techniques.
Contribute to maintaining and analysing records of learners’ progress
Use their ICT skills to advance learning.
Organise and manage learning activities in ways which keep learners safe

Child Development

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Recognise and respect the contribution that parents and carers can make to the development and well-being of children and young people.
Understand the key factors that affect children and young people’s learning and progress.
Have sufficient understanding of their area(s) of expertise to support the development, learning and progress of children and young people.

Motivating Children and Young People

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Advance learning when working with individuals
Advance learning when working with small groups
Advance learning when working with whole classes without the presence of the assigned teacher

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Have high expectations of children and young people with a commitment to helping them fulfil their potential
Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from children and young people
Know how to contribute to effective personalized provision by taking practical account of diversity

Special Educational Needs

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the special educational needs (SEN) code of practice and disabilities legislation
Plan how they will support the inclusion of the children and young people in the learning activities
Use effective strategies to promote positive behaviour
Recognise and respond appropriately to situations that challenge equality of opportunity

Personal Professional Development

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Evidence that you know how to use ICT to support professional activities
Identify that you hold the required professional qualifications

Developing Your Own Area of Expertise

The learning outcomes for this unit are:

Ensure that you are accessing and evaluating emerging theory and practice to develop professionally and update your knowledge and practice including responding to advice and feedback

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Award 2 is issued by our Awarding Body: Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Award

At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a Level 4 NCFE Award Certificate of Achievement. Our course has been accredited under our NCFE IIQ Licence and the course measurable learning outcomes have been benchmarked at Level 4 (using Ofqual’s Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF) level descriptors) to allow you to consider the depth of study, difficulty, and level of achievement involved.

This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

To view a sample of the NCFE Certificate of Achievement, please click here.

To view a sample of the NCFE Candidate Unit Summary, please click here.

What is NCFE

NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.

For more information on this award, click here

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 160 hrs.