Has anyone done the HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) qualification?

[Collision]

Am thinking of doing this and might need some ongoing support!

Where else would I find that support than Mumsnet?!!

TIA

[mrz]

From what I remember she met with her assessor a couple of times and was asked to produce a file with proof of qualifications and to show how she met the standards in her current role (LSA at the time) and had to complete case studies from her school . Then was seen in her school by the assessor.

[roisin]

I did an HLTA a couple of years back. It's not really "training" as such, but rather self-reflection and demonstrating the experience and knowledge that you have gained through your job and your ability to function at a particular level.

I didn't find it very challenging tbh, but it's good to have a piece of paper to wave around to prove I can do my job!

[cyb]

But the joke is you dont get observed teaching a whole class by your assessor which is a prerequsite of becoming an HLTA and the reason why loads of heads want their TA's to get the status.

[CowsGoMoo]

I am currently undertaking the relevant 3 days preparation for HLTA assessment (at Chichester Uni) having compiled my evidence and met (I hope!) the 33 standards.

However, on our last prep day we were informed that the likelihood of HLTA remaining is very slim. I am also a cover supervisor and am just about to finish my Diploma in Secondary education at Sussex Uni which is far more relevant to working in a school as a CS or a TA than the whole HLTA prep/standards.

I personally, having nearly completed HLTA, would steer clear and enrol on an NVQ TA course instead. The school I work in are now insisting that all TA have the NVQ level 3 and are not employing anyone without any experience or qualifications anymore.

hth

[mrz]

There was talk that all TAs must have a minimum of a level 3 by 1012 to work in maintained schools but I'm not sure what will happen with a new government.

[cyb]

cowsgo they were giving HLTA's out like smarties when I did my course, hence some of the dubious folk who ended up earning the status

[nymphadora]

hi roisin!

I know of teachers who were deemed ineligible for hlta jobs as they didn't have hlta status! Daft but true , some places(LAs?) follow the criteria strictly.

[mrz]

I've just attended a workforce development meeting and the speaker confirmed all TAs working in schools will need a minimum of a level 3 (or be working to gain a level 3) by 2011.

[jenstor]

Hiya
I've seen a job advertised for a HLTA
I do have my nneb and my NVQ 4 in childcare do you think there would be any chance if I applied?
thanks

[howjue]

hiya, i currently have a degree but without QTS, can i become an HLTA or be used as a T.A?

[sp76]

Hi
This is a long shot but I would like a bit of help to finish Unit 2 of my HLTA if anyone can it'd be greatly appreciated as struggling to answer the last 3 questions.

[allyp1967]

Hi it’s a level 5

[allyp1967]

Can anyone help me by sharing their HLTA course work for reference only purposes

Thanks

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[Bowerbird5]

No. No one should be sharing course work. The whole point is that it is about you and your school. Don't be lazy, do it yourself!
If you have a question I will try and answer it but anyone found sharing course work would not gain the status and the lender may also be stripped of their status. We were told this by our tutor years ago.

I am quite happy to give advice but completing the HLTA Standards is for you alone to do. It is about you and your job.

[user789653241]

Why reviving zombie?
Tbh, at my ds's school, HLTA are all made redundant due to the cost. And they hired new, young TA's without any special skills. Very depressing, but seems like that's the way it happens in our area.

[dietdiva123]

I am in the process of doing this course, I am just starting unit 2, did find a place to get help?
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[dietdiva123]

I have just started unit 2 of this course, we could compare notes and try and help each other out.
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