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Becoming an HLTA

The higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) programme is available to school support staff in England who have sought the support of their headteacher and line manager.

There are several steps to achieving HLTA status:

This section takes you through the process of becoming an HLTA.

You should also refer to the Candidate handbook – gaining HLTA status for more detailed information on the HLTA programme.

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