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:
- gaining support from your school
- securing funding
- identifying training needs
- preparing for assessment
- assessment
- receiving the outcome and deciding next steps
This section takes you through the process of becoming an HLTA.
You should also refer to the "Handbook for candidates" for more detailed information on the HLTA programme.
