Level 5 Advanced HLTA
Join Next Gen Teaching to ensure that you are embedding pedagogical content knowledge using the most current theory, research and teaching methods, into your classroom practice.
course outline
- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the core areas of behaviour management and learning, questioning, modelling and assessment
- Develop strong skills in classroom practice in relation to the three core areas
- Develop knowledge of most recent academic theory, research and science of learning linked to behaviour management and learning, questioning and modelling
- Develop a level of pedagogical content knowledge through a hybrid learning approach
- Engage in practical professional collaboration workshops
- Have time to reflect and develop your professional skills, as an assistant to learning, through guided online and face-to-face modules
- Be confident in the delivery of lessons and assessment of individuals to support teacher assessment
Programme Outcomes
By successfully completing this programme, participants will demonstrate the knowledge, understanding and professional skills required to make a significant contribution to teaching, learning and pupil development within their educational setting.
Knowledge and Understanding
Successful participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a secure and detailed understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment practices that support pupil progress.
- Understand how children and young people learn and develop, applying this knowledge to support a wide range of learners.
- Evaluate a range of evidence-informed strategies that promote engagement, inclusion, progress and positive learning behaviours.
- Understand the role of the Higher Level Teaching Assistant in supporting high-quality classroom practice, intervention programmes and whole-school priorities.
- Apply knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, adaptive teaching and inclusive practice to support the needs of all pupils.
- Understand the importance of professional collaboration and how effective partnerships with teachers, families and external agencies contribute to improved outcomes for pupils.
Professional Skills
Successful participants will be able to:
- Plan, deliver and evaluate learning activities that support pupil progress and complement the work of the classroom teacher.
- Adapt teaching and support strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners, including those with SEND, EAL and other additional needs.
- Use effective questioning, feedback and assessment approaches to support learning and identify next steps.
- Implement evidence-informed interventions and evaluate their impact on pupil engagement, achievement and wellbeing.
- Use professional judgement to respond to challenges and opportunities within the classroom and wider school environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the development of effective learning environments and positive educational experiences.
- Reflect critically on their own practice and identify opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.
Impact and Application
Successful participants will demonstrate the ability to apply advanced HLTA knowledge and skills to support high-quality teaching and learning. They will contribute to the development of inclusive, engaging and effective learning environments, helping pupils to build confidence, secure understanding and achieve positive educational outcomes. Participants will be equipped to take an active role in supporting classroom practice, leading targeted interventions and contributing to school improvement initiatives.
Each Participant Receives
- 1 full academic year of guided learning, continuous support and implementation of theory and research into practice
- Online guided learning content modules
- Live online guided learning TEAMS sessions with our professionals
- 9 face-to-face, interactive and practice based development days with NGT professionals at your Professional Learning Hub
- Targeted, ongoing formative feedback throughout the year
- 3 online dialogic development meetings with NGT professionals
- Final assessments that are pedagogy-based implementation tasks
Career-Focused Curriculum
Our courses and programs are designed for continued success in educational practice. This course is rooted in the following foundations for practice and assessment:
- Teachers' Standards for England and Wales
- Standard for teachers' professional development (DfE, 2016)
- Aligned to Level 5 Criteria for Assessment
Affordable price
We believe that education should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer affordable prices. No hidden costs or nasty surprises - everything is included in the price!
“There is evidence that working with teaching assistants can lead to improvements in pupils’ attitudes, and also to positive effects in terms of teacher morale, workload and reduced stress. ”
Endowment Education Foundation (EEF)
Our Advanced HLTA programme is designed for any practitioners who are in support roles within an educational environment. These can often have different names, dependent upon the culture of the school, but include positions of teaching assistant, learning assistant and learning support assistant.
Alongside the general learning associated with a support role in education, on this programme you will gain an in-depth knowledge of behaviour management and leaning, questioning and modelling. As an assistant to learning, you need to have confidence in your skills, within these core areas, to be able to lead learning to support the development of students. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of these key areas and, through our synchronous and face-to-face events, have the opportunity to engage in modelled and practical units to support you in developing your skills to embed into your classroom practice. This programme is designed to create a sustained programme of learning across an academic year.
This programme will ensure that you are confident with supporting learners in the classroom, but also give your teachers the confidence to work together as a learning team as you will have the skills to ensure learners progress with your support.
Course Information
Is this course for me?
This course would be perfect for practitioners who are wanting to develop their skills as a classroom practitioner to ensure that they are embedding current best practice in all areas Some examples include:
- Any member of a support team
- Educators who are often asked to cover teachers for PPA and/ or absence cover
What qualifications do I need?
In order to register for this course you will need to be working / volunteering as a assistant to learning within a school, as all our courses are based on practical implementation of skills. It would support you to have some previous experience of working in a school environment, although this is not a requirement.
As this course does have academic elements associated with it, we may request an IELTS (or equivalent) to assess your English proficiency.
Can I enroll myself onto the course or do I have to go through my school?
You are free to enroll independently onto the course and pay the full price yourself - you do not need to go through your school. However, we are a very practical course and everything you do will go back to implementation into practice, so we advise that you do have your school's support with your learning journey.