Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)  

• Confirm they consider you to be suitable to undertake the HLTA status.
• Confirm that you, the applicant, have undertaken whole class teaching with no teacher present on at least 2 occasions.
• Confirms they have seen documentary evidence that you, the applicant, hold a level 2 qualification in English/literacy.
• Confirms they have seen documentary evidence that you, the applicant, hold a level 2 qualification in Maths/numeracy.

The cost of the HLTA preparation programme, where participants are prepared for assessment, is £290 + VAT.

This cost of preparation does not include the actual assessment element which is £450 per person, no VAT applies to this assessment fee.

The HLTA course is delivered through a blend of live online training, independent study and a structured HLTA assessment process.

Standard course structure:
Two-day facilitated training – delivered online covering HLTA standards and the assessment process

Independent study and creation of a documentary evidence file – participants complete written tasks and compile evidence

Final HLTA assessment – a 2-hour remote assessment, including interviews with the candidate, a teacher and a senior leader

The full process takes 3–5 months, providing a flexible route to achieving HLTA certification.

• The preparation course explains the HLTA standards and the HLTA assessment process and fully explains how to put together the required Documentary evidence file. Guidance is provided on completing the required written tasks and explains the purpose and the set-up of the 2-hour assessment appointment.
  
  
• Between preparation sessions, you will engage in online activities to check your understanding.
  
  
• On the final session, the group returns to review progress and receive formative feedback on the tasks written so far. Further guidance and support is provided for the assessment appointment.
  
  
• Your assessor will contact you to arrange the assessment appointment. The assessment will typically take 4-9 weeks after your final session. At least 10 days before the agreed date of the meeting, you will email your final written tasks to the assessor and upload your documentary evidence file to a secure place. Assessment will be carried out remotely.