Course Overview
Ready to elevate your role in the world of education? Empower yourself with this comprehensive Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification course that can help you provide quality teaching support. This course is your key to stepping into a classroom fully prepared, empowered, and aware of the intricate dynamics that drive students’ growth and development.
As the course progresses, you’ll be introduced to advanced modules covering child development, special educational needs, and effective teaching strategies, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Enrol now and empower the next generation with the best academic support!
Advantages you'll receive:
- CPD certificate
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Updated learning materials
- Compliance with standards
- Recognised qualification
- Exceptional customer service
Qualification
Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
Description
Advance your career potential with the ‘Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification’. Key topics include:
- Role and Purpose of a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
- Importance of Team Work and Workplace Collaboration
- Stages of Physical, Social and Intellectual Development of Children
- Frameworks that support child well-being
- Legislation and Practices Promoting Equality and Diversity
- Addressing and managing challenging behaviour
- Effective teaching strategies and communication techniques
- Utilising ICT for enhanced learning
- Constructive feedback and assessment methods
- Monitoring and evaluating learner’s progress
Qualification Purpose
This qualification aims to equip learners with the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Through direct instruction and experience sharing, participants will understand their role, its impact on student outcomes, and how to navigate the complexities of primary education.
Who is this course for?
This Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification certification is:
- Tailored for those desiring to step into the world of teaching assistance and significantly impact primary education.
- Perfect for professionals already in the field but keen to elevate their skills and knowledge to a higher level.
- Suited for individuals passionate about teaching and looking for a comprehensive course that blends foundational understanding with advanced techniques and strategies.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years to be eligible for this qualification.
- Employment as a teaching assistant within a school setting.
Progression
Successful learners may want to progress to teaching qualifications such as:
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
Total Qualification Time
The Total Qualification Time (TQT) combines the hours spent on directed learning with the estimated time a student will spend on independent activities related to their studies, like homework or assessments. The overall learning time determines the credit value of a qualification, where every 10 hours of study is worth one credit. For this course, the TQT is set at 360 hours.
Guided Learning Hours
“Guided Learning Hours” refers to when a student is actively guided or taught by an educator, whether a teacher, coach, or other training professional. Students receive 108 hours of guidance or direct instruction for this specific course.
Method of Assessment:
- Assessor observation – completed observational checklists on related action plans
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Career Path
The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification course will give you edges in various professions. Here are some careers with average UK average salaries:
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant: £22,000
- Primary School Teacher: £30,000
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator: £35,000
- Education Welfare Officer: £28,000
- Learning Mentor: £24,000
- School Counsellor: £29,000
- Child Psychologist: £40,000
- Educational Consultant: £45,000
- School Administrator: £23,000
- Curriculum Developer: £37,000
Course Curriculum
- 40 sections
- 74 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Getting Started With the Course 00:00:00
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Induction Form 00:00:00
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Registration Entry Form 00:00:00
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Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (quals) 00:00:00
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Assignment Preparation Guideline 00:00:00
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Beginners Guide to Referencing 00:00:00
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Guideline for the Observation Session 00:00:00
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1. Purpose of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant 00:00:00
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2. Role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant 00:00:00
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1. Purpose of CPD and How it Affects Practice 00:00:00
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2. Use of Advice and Feedback to Improve Performance 00:00:00
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1. Importance of Team Work and Identifying Different Team Roles 00:00:00
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2. Workplace Collaboration 00:00:00
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3. Managing and Developing the Effective Practice of Appropriate Team Members 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 01 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 02 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 03 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 04 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 05 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 06 00:00:00
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HLTA Unit 07 00:00:00
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1. Stages of Physical, Social and Intellectual Development 00:00:00
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1.External and Personal Factors that Affect Child Development 00:00:00
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2.Theories to Support Development 00:00:00
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3. Types of Changes That Affect a Child’s Development or Wellbeing 00:00:00
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4. Referral Assessment of Special Educational Needs 00:00:00
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1. Parents and Carers Contributions for the Development and Well-being of Children and Young People 00:00:00
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1. Frameworks That Support Development and Well-being of Children 00:00:00
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1. Legal Entitlement of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs 00:00:00
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1. Legislation and Codes of Practice to Promote Equality and Diversity 00:00:00
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2. Experience and Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination and Applying Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 00:00:00
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1. Types of Special Educational Needs and Ways of Supporting Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties 00:00:00
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1. Effects of a Disability on Children and Young People 00:00:00
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2. Nature of Sensory or Physical Needs and Roles and Responsibilities of Others and Assistive Technology 00:00:00
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1. Language and Vocabulary Appropriate to the Age of the Learner, Level of Understanding and Proficiency 00:00:00
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2. Ways of Introducing Words and Language Structures 00:00:00
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1. Policies and Procedures to Promote Positive Behaviour 00:00:00
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2. Importance of Consistency and Fairness When Applying Boundaries and Rules for Behaviour 00:00:00
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1. Promoting Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour 00:00:00
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2. Ways of Establishing Ground Rules 00:00:00
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3. Effective Strategies to Promote Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour 00:00:00
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1. Patterns and Triggers of Challenging behaviour and Actions 00:00:00
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2. Inappropriate and Challenging Behaviour Management 00:00:00
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3. Supporting Children and Young People to Identify and Avoid Inappropriate Behaviour 00:00:00
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4. How to Deal with Bullying, Harassment or Oppressive Behaviour 00:00:00
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1. Contributing to Reviews of Behaviour and Behaviour Policies 00:00:00
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Observation Report – Unit 4 00:00:00
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Observation Report – Unit 6 00:00:00
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Observation Report – Unit 7 00:00:00
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1. Preparing the Resources Required for Planned Learning Activities 00:00:00
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2. Developing and Adapting Resources to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group 00:00:00
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3. Learning Support Strategies to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group 00:00:00
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4. Health, Safety, Security and Access Requirements of the Learning Environment 00:00:00
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5. Giving Attention to Learners for Balancing the Needs of Individuals and Group 00:00:00
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6. Assessing Learners’ Participation and Progress in Activities 00:00:00
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7. How to Provide Feedback Effectively 00:00:00
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8. Evaluating How Own Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Impact on Practice of Individuals and Group 00:00:00
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1. Effective Communication with Children and Colleagues 00:00:00
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2. Communicating Effectively with Parents and Carers 00:00:00
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3. Commitment to Collaborative and Cooperative Working with Colleagues 00:00:00
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1. Teaching Strategies 00:00:00
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2. Designing Opportunities for Learners to Develop Their literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Thinking and Learning Skills 00:00:00
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3. How Learners’ Prior Knowledge and Attainment Enables Them to Meet Learning Objectives 00:00:00
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4. Appropriate Language to Suit the Age and Ability of Learners 00:00:00
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5. Management of Individual, Group and Whole-Class Learning 00:00:00
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6. Appropriate Teaching to Suit the Stage of the Lesson and the Needs of the Learners 00:00:00
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1. Opportunities for Using ICT to Support Pupils’ Learning and Its Impact 00:00:00
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2. Encouraging Pupils to Use ICT to Solve Problems, Work Collaboratively and Find Out New Information 00:00:00
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1. Providing Constructive Feedback 00:00:00
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2. Supporting and Guiding Learners 00:00:00
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3. Using Assessment to Diagnose Learner’s Needs 00:00:00
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1. Monitoring Learners’ Learning Progress 00:00:00
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Assignment Submission Checklist 00:00:00
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Submit Your Assignments 00:00:00
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