Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Overview

We believe that HLTA status is a key step in your progression as a Teaching Assistant in our learning communities. This nationally recognised status could support progression towards qualified teacher status.

Objectives

The programme:

improves confidence, self-esteem and aspirations
provides credits towards foundation degree
assures quality through rigorous National Standards
enhances knowledge, expertise and skills in supporting learning
ensures career progression for Teaching Assistants and mentors

Facilitators

All sessions are delivered by Facilitators from Best Practice.

Audience

Highly experienced Teaching Assistants and intervention tutors who are outstanding in their roles. It is intended to develop the potential for Teaching Assistants to have a wider impact on improving the quality of teaching and learning across the school.

Course Commitment

The two day face to face preparation course followed by visit from external assessor to carry out the interviews and view portfolio of evidence.

Cost

£290 +VAT for 2 day course and £450 (school based assessment) for all schools

Applicants should complete the online application form via Best Practice Network: http://www.bestpracticen et.co.uk/teacher-courses. You will need the following codes to book:

The partner allocation code is: CATTS
The partner name is listed as Community Academies Trust Teaching School

Dates and Venue

The Polesworth School

Thursday 4 October 2018 09.30 – 15.30

Thursday 29 November 2018 09.30 – 15.30