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

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Taking the step up to a Higher Level Teaching Assistant role means taking on much more responsibility, including covering classes and planning lessons. This Level 4 RQF certificate gives you the advanced skills you need to manage a classroom effectively and support teachers at a much higher level. It is a challenging but incredibly rewarding qualification that shows schools you are ready to take your career to the very top.

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Why Study Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course?

If you want to develop your knowledge of becoming a Higher Level Teaching Assistant so that you can embark on a rewarding career or you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.

The Distance Learning Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) course study modules are based around the professional standards for HLTA status which set out for teachers, employers and parents the contribution to pupils’ learning that HLTAs are expected to make. The course has been written alongside the 33 TDA standards and will provide you with the underpinning knowledge to progress in this field on gaining the relevant experience for HLTA status.

This course is aimed at candidates wishing to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Before you can complete this qualification, you must be working as a teaching assistant or be able to obtain voluntary or paid work experience in a school, as the role of an HLTA is to significantly improve the classroom and have impact on pupil progress. The time spent in the school should be a minimum of 50 hours.

Please note: This can be in either a primary, secondary or a special school setting. However, you MUST ensure that the pupils you work with are aged 5+ and are studying at Key Stage 1 or above. You will also need the support of a mentor from within the school who will confirm your competence and provide testimony of your abilities against the qualification standards. Should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss.

This Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant course will lead to a regulated qualification approved by Ofqual demonstrating to employers that you have the necessary skills as a HLTA.

Qualification number: 603/1432/1
Total credits: 36

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For the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 course you will cover the following content:-

  • Unit 1 – Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role
  • Unit 2 – Child development and welfare
  • Unit 3 – Awareness of special educational needs
  • Unit 4 – Promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour
  • Unit 5 – Providing support for individual learners and small groups
  • Unit 6 – Developing skills to promote positive working relationships
  • Unit 7 – Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment

You must successfully complete a series of assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed and you have met the required outcomes, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK). The Qualification title is TQUK Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) and Registered Qualification number is 603/1432/1

The course itself has been designed by NCC to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements and Learn Now Distance Learning College are working as a reseller for NCC .

Will I need to pay anything else?

You will have no other fees to pay with this course. The course enrolment fee includes access to support, course materials, certification and registration with the awarding body.

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What can you do with Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Level 4?

Most teaching assistant and higher level teaching assistant jobs are in nursery, primary and specialist schools. You could also work in secondary or independent schools and academies.

Your day-to-day duties could include:-

  • getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards
  • listening to children read or reading to them
  • helping children who need extra support
  • helping teachers prepare materials that match development needs
  • supervising group activities, including outings and sports events
  • helping teachers manage class behaviour
  • looking after children who are upset or unwell
  • leading classes with help from the teacher

With experience, you could become a senior assistant or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA).

You could also train as a teacher.