Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Course Content

• Course Details

  HLTA’s work under the guidance of a teacher within clearly defined roles and responsibilities relevant to their own educational settings. They are experienced practitioners who offer specialist support for learning. A HLTA in a primary school, for example, might give support across the curriculum but with particular expertise to support progress in numeracy, literacy, music or art and design.

  HLTAs are highly skilled and have good knowledge of specific aspects of the curriculum. You will be able to undertake whole class teaching activities under the guidance of a teacher, with teachers remaining the leaders and experts in the classroom. The particular responsibilities of an individual HLTA is decided by the school management.

  The six preparation sessions are designed for candidates that already meet the 33 standards, these sessions support you in preparing for assessment. This will include completion of tasks (the written element) and gathering of supporting evidence. These six preparation sessions are designed to address all the HLTA standards in relation to your work in your own educational setting.

  You will benefit from having the opportunity to share and discuss your practice via our University approved online platform with the support of our expert assessors and tutors. You will have the opportunity to dissect and critically reflect on your practice with likeminded colleagues across a variety of educational contexts.

  Dates for January 2024 Cohort

  • Session 1: Tuesday 16 January
  • Session 2: Thursday 18 January
  • Session 3: Tuesday 23 January
  • Session 4: Friday 26 January
  • Session 5: Tuesday 27 February
  • Session 6: Thursday 29 February

  Applications for the January cohort need to be submitted to the HLTA office not later than 5pm on Monday 8 January, please note applications are accepted on a first come basis, an early application is advised.

  Further spring/summer HLTA cohort dates will be confirmed in December.

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• Entry Requirements

  To be eligible for this course you must:

  • have the endorsement of your headteacher who knows that you must have opportunities to take whole classes and that they and a teacher in the school will be interviewed by an assessor about how you meet the HLTA standards in the normal course of your work
  • be able to prove that you have advanced the learning of pupils when working with whole classes without the presence of an assigned teacher, in addition to individuals and small groups
  • have achieved a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy in accordance with Standard 11 of the HLTA Standards
  • a minimum of six months experience teaching in schools is required, with 12 months being preferable within your current role.

  The application process for this course is direct to the University and not via the Student Self Service pages. For questions regarding the application process, or to request an application pack, please email hlta@northampton.ac.uk or telephone on (01604) 893527.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • Minimum standard – IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  How to apply

  The application process for this course is direct to the University and not via the Student Self Service pages. For questions regarding the application process, or to request an application pack, please email hlta@northampton.ac.uk or call 01604 893527.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Preparation and assessment: £850

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Preparation and assessment: £800

  Please be aware that payment of the programme fee does not guarantee achievement of the HLTA status. There is no Government funding and HLTA Status is not part of the Apprenticeship Levy scheme.

  For more information on fees please contact hlta@northampton.ac.uk or call 01604 893527.

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• FAQs

  How will I be assessed?

  As per the Universities partnership with HLTA National Assessment Partnership (HNAP) all assessments will take place online or via phone. Feedback on our assessment processes continues to compliment our nationally recognised process for HLTA status.

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