Higher Level Teaching Assistants

• At level 4 the essential qualifications are:

  - HLTA assessment standard
  - Excellent numeracy/literacy/ICT skills – equivalent to Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework in English and Maths
  - Training in relevant learning strategies, e.g. literacy

  Key Role/Functions
  To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities under an agreed system of supervision involving planning, preparation and delivering learning activities for individuals/groups or short term, whole classes. To monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ achievement, progress and development.

  Details of specific duties and responsibilities at Level 4 can be found in the Job Descriptions area of this website.