This qualification combines flexible online distance learning with practical workplace assessment, allowing you to complete the theoretical elements around your existing commitments.

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

Your learning covers the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role, child development and welfare, special educational needs, supporting individual learners and small groups, positive working relationships, and curriculum planning, delivery and assessment.

The full qualification also requires learning and assessment relating to promoting positive behaviour in children and young people.

Your knowledge will be assessed through written assignments and a portfolio of evidence submitted through the online learning platform.

Practical workplace assessment is also required. You must demonstrate your ability to support learners, develop professional relationships and contribute to curriculum planning and delivery within a suitable educational setting.

Assessment may include direct observations, witness testimonies, professional discussions and workplace evidence, depending on the relevant assessment criteria.

You will need to be working or volunteering in a school or suitable educational setting to complete the practical requirements.

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 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (603/1432/1) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification designed to develop the knowledge and practical competence required for higher-level teaching support responsibilities.

The qualification comprises seven mandatory units, covering the HLTA role, child development, special educational needs, positive behaviour, supporting learners, professional relationships and curriculum planning.

It carries 36 credits and supports professional development and progression into higher-level teaching assistant roles or further qualifications within education.