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Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Qualification

By Apex Learning

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Description

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

54 sections • 74 lectures • 00:00:00 total length

•Getting Started With the Course: 00:00:00

•Induction Form: 00:00:00

•Registration Entry Form: 00:00:00

•Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (quals): 00:00:00

•Assignment Preparation Guideline: 00:00:00

•Beginners Guide to Referencing: 00:00:00

•Guideline for the Observation Session: 00:00:00

•1. Purpose of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 00:00:00

•2. Role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant: 00:00:00

•1. Purpose of CPD and How it Affects Practice: 00:00:00

•2. Use of Advice and Feedback to Improve Performance: 00:00:00

•1. Importance of Team Work and Identifying Different Team Roles: 00:00:00

•2. Workplace Collaboration: 00:00:00

•3. Managing and Developing the Effective Practice of Appropriate Team Members: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 01: 00:00:00

•1. Stages of Physical, Social and Intellectual Development: 00:00:00

•1.External and Personal Factors that Affect Child Development: 00:00:00

•2.Theories to Support Development: 00:00:00

•3. Types of Changes That Affect a Child's Development or Wellbeing: 00:00:00

•4. Referral Assessment of Special Educational Needs: 00:00:00

•1. Parents and Carers Contributions for the Development and Well-being of Children and Young People: 00:00:00

•1. Frameworks That Support Development and Well-being of Children: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 02: 00:00:00

•1. Legal Entitlement of Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs: 00:00:00

•1. Legislation and Codes of Practice to Promote Equality and Diversity: 00:00:00

•2. Experience and Impact of Prejudice and Discrimination and Applying Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 00:00:00

•1. Types of Special Educational Needs and Ways of Supporting Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties: 00:00:00

•1. Effects of a Disability on Children and Young People: 00:00:00

•2. Nature of Sensory or Physical Needs and Roles and Responsibilities of Others and Assistive Technology: 00:00:00

•1. Language and Vocabulary Appropriate to the Age of the Learner, Level of Understanding and Proficiency: 00:00:00

•2. Ways of Introducing Words and Language Structures: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 03: 00:00:00

•1. Policies and Procedures to Promote Positive Behaviour: 00:00:00

•2. Importance of Consistency and Fairness When Applying Boundaries and Rules for Behaviour: 00:00:00

•1. Promoting Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour: 00:00:00

•2. Ways of Establishing Ground Rules: 00:00:00

•3. Effective Strategies to Promote Positive Values, Attitudes and Behaviour: 00:00:00

•1. Patterns and Triggers of Challenging behaviour and Actions: 00:00:00

•2. Inappropriate and Challenging Behaviour Management: 00:00:00

•3. Supporting Children and Young People to Identify and Avoid Inappropriate Behaviour: 00:00:00

•4. How to Deal with Bullying, Harassment or Oppressive Behaviour: 00:00:00

•1. Contributing to Reviews of Behaviour and Behaviour Policies: 00:00:00

•Observation Report - Unit 4: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 04: 00:00:00

•1. Preparing the Resources Required for Planned Learning Activities: 00:00:00

•2. Developing and Adapting Resources to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00

•3. Learning Support Strategies to Meet the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00

•4. Health, Safety, Security and Access Requirements of the Learning Environment: 00:00:00

•5. Giving Attention to Learners for Balancing the Needs of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00

•6. Assessing Learners' Participation and Progress in Activities: 00:00:00

•7. How to Provide Feedback Effectively: 00:00:00

•8. Evaluating How Own Knowledge, Understanding and Skills Impact on Practice of Individuals and Group: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 05: 00:00:00

•1. Effective Communication with Children and Colleagues: 00:00:00

•2. Communicating Effectively with Parents and Carers: 00:00:00

•3. Commitment to Collaborative and Cooperative Working with Colleagues: 00:00:00

•Observation Report - Unit 6: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 06: 00:00:00

•1. Teaching Strategies: 00:00:00

•2. Designing Opportunities for Learners to Develop Their literacy, Numeracy, ICT and Thinking and Learning Skills: 00:00:00

•3. How Learners' Prior Knowledge and Attainment Enables Them to Meet Learning Objectives: 00:00:00

•4. Appropriate Language to Suit the Age and Ability of Learners: 00:00:00

•5. Management of Individual, Group and Whole-Class Learning: 00:00:00

•6. Appropriate Teaching to Suit the Stage of the Lesson and the Needs of the Learners: 00:00:00

•1. Opportunities for Using ICT to Support Pupils' Learning and Its Impact: 00:00:00

•2. Encouraging Pupils to Use ICT to Solve Problems, Work Collaboratively and Find Out New Information: 00:00:00

•1. Providing Constructive Feedback: 00:00:00

•2. Supporting and Guiding Learners: 00:00:00

•3. Using Assessment to Diagnose Learner's Needs: 00:00:00

•1. Monitoring Learners' Learning Progress: 00:00:00

•Observation Report - Unit 7: 00:00:00

•HLTA Unit 07: 00:00:00

•Assignment Submission Checklist: 00:00:00

•Submit Your Assignments: 00:00:00

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