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Level 4 Award for Higher Level Teaching Assistants

£295.00

Develop your skills. Inspire young minds. Take your career to the next level.

Step into a more confident, capable, and rewarding role in education with our Level 4 Award for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). This nationally recognised qualification is perfect for anyone looking to progress within a school setting, strengthen their teaching support skills, and make a real difference in the classroom.

Whether you’re already working as a Teaching Assistant or preparing to take the next step, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed as an HLTA.

Develop your skills. Inspire young minds. Take your career to the next level.

Step into a more confident, capable, and rewarding role in education with our Level 4 Award for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). This nationally recognised qualification is perfect for anyone looking to progress within a school setting, strengthen their teaching support skills, and make a real difference in the classroom.

Whether you’re already working as a Teaching Assistant or preparing to take the next step, this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed as an HLTA.

 

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the course, you’ll explore key topics that underpin effective higher-level support in schools, including:

  • The HLTA Role – Understand the key responsibilities, expectations, and the professional standards that define the HLTA position.

  • Professional Growth – Discover how continuing professional development (CPD) helps you stay confident, skilled, and up to date.

  • Child Development & Welfare – Learn how children grow, develop, and learn — and explore the many factors that influence their progress and wellbeing.

  • Inclusion & Collaboration – Understand how teamwork, communication, and inclusion strengthen the learning environment for every child.

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) – Gain awareness of SEN legislation and explore practical strategies for supporting learners with diverse needs.

You’ll also reflect on your own practice and apply theory to real classroom situations, bridging the gap between learning and doing.

 

How You’ll Learn

This flexible online course includes interactive lessons, downloadable workbooks, and practical activities designed to fit around your schedule. You’ll be supported at every step, with resources that help you connect theory to real-world practice in schools.

Each unit builds on the last, covering essential areas such as:

  1. Understanding the HLTA Role

  2. Child Development and Welfare

  3. Awareness of Special Educational Needs

You’ll complete assignments to demonstrate your understanding and receive constructive feedback to help you progress.

 

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

  • Teaching Assistants ready to advance to HLTA status

  • School support staff seeking deeper understanding of learning and inclusion

  • Anyone interested in child development and educational practice

You don’t need to be in an HLTA post to enrol — this course equips you with the essential knowledge and confidence to take that next professional step.

 

Why Choose MKLC

✅ Expertly designed by education specialists
✅ Study at your own pace, 100% online
✅ Accessible, supportive, and career-focused learning
✅ Recognised qualification to boost your career opportunities

Take the Next Step

Empower your career and make a lasting impact in education.
Enrol today and start your journey towards becoming a confident, capable Higher Level Teaching Assistant.