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Professional knowledge and understanding

Those awarded HLTA status must demonstrate, through their practice, that they:
  1. understand the key factors that affect children and young people’s learning and progress.
  2. know how to contribute to effective personalised provision by taking practical account of diversity.
  3. have sufficient understanding of their area(s) of expertise to support the development, learning and progress of children and young people.
  4. have achieved a nationally recognised qualification at level 2 or above in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy.
  5. know how to use ICT to support their professional activities.
  6. know how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support.
  7. understand the objectives, content and intended outcomes for the learning activities in which they are involved.
  8. know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the special educational needs (SEN) code of practice and disabilities legislation.
  9. know how other frameworks, that support the development and well-being of children and young people, impact upon their practice.

Professional attributes (standards 1-7)  | Professional skills (standards 17-33)