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Higher Level Teaching Assistant FAQs

01 What are the standards for HLTA and how many are there? 02 Do the same standards apply to all schools and phases? 03 Can I be an HLTA if I don't work in a school setting? (e.g. a centrally funded unit such as a PRU or SEN team?) 04 Is the HLTA status only for teaching assistants? 05 Do I need qualifications to become an HLTA? 06 I don't have the qualification - how do I get it? 07 Will I or my school have to pay for me to gain HLTA status? 08 How do I apply? 09 What is the next step? 10 How am I assessed against the standards? 11 Do HLTAs undertake teaching activities? 12 Are HLTAs trained to be in charge of a whole class? 13 Are HLTAs simply a cheap replacement for teachers? 14 How long does the process take? 15 If I still have questions whom do I ask?

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