How is it delivered?

• The two day face-to-face preparation course explains the HLTA standards and the HLTA assessment process and fully explains how to put together the required portfolio of evidence. Guidance is provided on completing the required written tasks and explains the purpose and the set-up of the 3-hour assessment appointment.
• Between days 1 and 2, you will engage in online activities to check your understanding.
• The group returns for day 2 approximately 5-6 working weeks later to review progress and receive formative feedback on the tasks written so far. Further guidance and support is provided for the assessment appointment.
• Your assessor will contact you to arrange an assessment appointment and approximately 4-7 weeks after day 2, you will email your final written tasks to the assessor and upload your evidence to a secure e-portfolio ready for your assessment. This will be carried out remotely.

Assessment

The status is gained through an assessment of written tasks, a portfolio of evidence and interviews. You are not observed in class. In response to Covid-19 we are currently only carrying out remote assessments until further notice.

Locations

We are now delighted to offer our HLTA Status nationally.

You can select your preferred group location and dates in the application form. We aim to allocate each candidate their chosen group if your choice is no longer available we will offer you the most easily accessible alternative. Groups will be amended subject to interest and demand.

School networks or alliances with several support staff wishing to complete the qualification should contact us about bespoke training that can be arranged at a local level and delivered within their schools.

Who is this for?

Gaining HLTA status is a recognised progression route for school support staff. HLTAs work closely with teachers to raise standards and help each learner reach their potential.

All applicants must have:

• Some experience of leading whole-class learning with no teacher present
• Level 2 in Maths and English

Application Process

In order to be accepted onto HLTA, prospective candidates must secure support from their Headteacher to:

• confirm they consider you to be suitable to undertake the HLTA status
• confirm that you, the applicant, have undertaken whole class teaching with no teacher present on at least 2 occasions
• confirms they have seen documentary evidence that you, the applicant, hold a level 2 qualification in English/literacy
• confirms they have seen documentary evidence that you, the applicant, hold a level 2 qualification in Maths/numeracy

Only applicants with a completed corresponding Headteacher declaration form will be accepted onto the qualification & offered a place in one of our delivery groups.

You can download the HLTA Headteacher declaration form from the link below:
HLTA Headteacher Declaration Form

What does it cost?

The cost of the HLTA preparation programme, where participants are prepared for assessment, is £290 + VAT. This cost of preparation does not include the actual assessment element which is £450 per person, no VAT applies to this assessment fee.