This qualification is delivered through flexible online distance learning, allowing you to study around your work and personal commitments.

Once enrolled, you can access your learning materials through our online platform and study independently, without attending regular scheduled live teaching sessions.

You will work through three mandatory units:

• Understand the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Role: Explore the responsibilities, professional expectations and contribution of HLTAs within schools.
• Child Development and Welfare: Develop your understanding of how children grow and develop and the factors that can influence their learning, wellbeing and development.
• Awareness of Special Educational Needs: Explore different special educational needs, inclusive approaches and the importance of appropriate educational support.

Your knowledge will be assessed through an internally assessed portfolio of evidence, with assignments completed and submitted through the online learning platform.

Assessment methods may include written coursework, projects and professional discussions, depending on the requirements of the qualification and assessment arrangements.

This Award focuses on developing professional knowledge and understanding. Unlike some higher-level HLTA qualifications, the three-unit Award does not automatically establish full workplace competence or confer HLTA status.

This qualification is awarded by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), a recognised awarding organisation providing regulated vocational qualifications across a range of sectors.

The TQUK Level 4 Award for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (610/2726/1) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to develop knowledge and understanding of higher-level teaching support.

The qualification consists of three mandatory units covering the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, child development and welfare, and awareness of special educational needs.

It carries 12 credits and supports professional development and progression into further teaching support qualifications or relevant employment opportunities within education.