During the assessment process, you need to provide evidence that you meet each of the standards for higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) status. In order to establish whether you need to extend your skills or experience to meet the
HLTA standards, you will need to complete a training needs analysis.
The training needs analysis
The training needs analysis process linked to the HLTA standards will be carried out by your school, local authority (LA) or regional provider of assessment (RPA).
The outcomes of your training needs analysis will provide the focus for any training and development activities, identifying where you need to extend your skills and experience in order to demonstrate the HLTA standards. Working towards meeting the standards can then be achieved through development activities at your school or through training provided by your LA or independent training providers.
Your RPA or LA will be able to provide details of local training provision.
Literacy and numeracy requirements
To attain HLTA status, you must have achieved a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy.
Relevant qualifications are those recognised nationally as being equivalent to level 2 of the national qualifications framework (NQF).
At the start of preparation for assessment, candidates must provide original certificates as proof of having gained relevant level 2 qualifications. It is important to state during the training needs analysis process if you still need to gain level 2 qualifications.
If you are unable to find your original certificates, you should apply to your awarding body for a replacement certificate or a confirmation of results letter. Awarding bodies normally charge for this service.
If you don't have evidence of NQF level 2 literacy and numeracy skills, you can find out what level you are currently at by completing the online tests on the Move On website
You can also phone learndirect on 0800 100 900 to find out about local adult literacy and numeracy courses (Skills for Life).
Further information on level 2 qualifications and details of awarding bodies can be found in the Guidance on meeting standard 11 of the professional standards for HLTA status (PDF, 355KB)