Higher level teaching assistants
Description
Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and may be trained in relevant learning strategies such as literacy. They may support students with special/additional needs and work in special and additional needs schools.
Tasks
- Assists with development of lesson plans and materials
- Assists teacher with preparation or clearing up of classroom
- Gives lessons to classes and individual students independently of the teacher
- Assess, record and report on pupils' progress
- Manages and supports other teaching assistants
- Listens to children read, reads to them or tells stories
- Assists children with washing or dressing for outdoor and similar activities
- Makes simple teaching aids and constructs thematic displays of educational material or children’s work
- Helps with outings and other out-of-classroom activities
Educational Requirements
Entrants must achieve Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. Academic qualifications may be required by some employers and significant relevant experience is usually necessary. NVQs at Level 4 are available. A DBS check is mandatory.
