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If you’re passionate about giving children the support they need to reach their full potential in school, working as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) could be the fulfilling career you are looking for.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Advanced Level 5
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There’s no better time to be an HLTA – the evolution of the classroom environment means demand is higher than ever for talented teaching assistants who can take on new responsibilities and challenges.
An HLTA with specialist skills can be an indispensable member of the teaching team, able to perform a variety of important duties such as cover for teachers during absence, and offer 1-to-1 support to pupils with more complex needs.
This is an advanced level 5 course that both expands on established HLTA concepts in more detail, and focuses on the more specialist areas of the role, such as helping individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is extended course comprising of 10 in-depth units that you will study at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home.
On completing the course you will find yourself better equipped to deal with the requirements of working as a senior HLTA, expanding on your current skills and allowing you to take on greater responsibilities in your role.
This course will:
More importantly, you will be ready to progress in your uniquely fulfilling career that will be both challenging and rewarding.
Unit 1: Communication and Positive Relationships
Unit 2: Supporting Teachers in their Absence
Unit 3: Focused Classroom Teaching
Unit 4: Creating a Safe Learning Environment
Unit 5: Challenging Behaviour, Communication and Complaints
Unit 6: Supporting Child Development
Unit 7: Being a Reflective Teacher
Unit 8: Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Children and Young People
Unit 9: Developing Planning and Assessments to Meet Individual Needs
Unit 10: Supporting Individuals with Autism with Communication and Social Interaction
There is no face-to-face element and no exams in this course, which is assessed based on a series of written assignments and questions (requiring descriptive answers) that will test your course knowledge on a unit by unit basis. Within these assignments, you will need to be able to demonstrate your knowledge to your personal tutor, as well as be able to reflect on your practice when applied within the workplace.
You can enrol on this course at any time, making it ideal for those wishing to combine their studies with their existing job commitments. All we ask is that you complete these units within a year of your registration.
There are no requirements to have completed any courses to be able to enrol on this course – you do not have to be employed as a Teaching Assistant either.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).
This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.
National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.
Upon registration you will receive immediate access to a course your assessments and a comprehensive study guide. In addition, you’ll receive the continuous support of your very own personal tutor as well as access to our student support team who’ll always be on hand to answer any queries.
This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:
If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!
You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.
No, all of our courses are distance learning which means your tutor will mark your work and send it back to you via email or by using our online portal.
Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).
This course is an endorsed certification, not a regulated qualification.
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A-Levels: What Happens if You FAIL?
What if, after all of the hours of studying, the pain of the exams, and the agonising wait for results,...