Teaching and learning activities must take place under the direction and supervision of an assigned teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the headteacher of the school.
Planning and expectations
Those awarded HLTA status must demonstrate, through their practice, that they:
- use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities.
- use their area(s) of expertise to plan their role in learning activities.
- devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning.
- plan how they will support the inclusion of the children and young people in the learning activities.
- contribute to the selection and preparation of resources suitable for children and young people’s interests and abilities.
Monitoring and assessment
Those awarded HLTA status must demonstrate, through their practice, that they:
- monitor learners’ responses to activities and modify the approach accordingly.
- monitor learners’ progress in order to provide focused support and feedback.
- support the evaluation of learners’ progress using a range of assessment techniques.
- contribute to maintaining and analysing records of learners’ progress.
Teaching and learning activities
Those awarded HLTA status must demonstrate, through their practice, that they:
- use effective strategies to promote positive behaviour.
- recognise and respond appropriately to situations that challenge equality of opportunity.
- use their ICT skills to advance learning.
- advance learning when working with individuals.
- advance learning when working with small groups.
- advance learning when working with whole classes without the presence of the assigned teacher.
- organise and manage learning activities in ways which keep learners safe.
- direct the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning.
