HLTA & Safeguarding Children and Young People

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (HLTA)

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (HLTA) course study modules are linked to the professional standards for HLTA status which set out for teachers, employers and parents the contribution to pupils’ learning that HLTAs can be expected to make.

The standards cover three areas:

Professional attributes (standards 1-7)

These set out the attitudes, values and commitment expected of HLTAs.

Professional knowledge and understanding (standards 8-16)

These set out the knowledge and skills needed by HLTAs to be able to work effectively with teachers as part of the professional team supporting learning.

Professional skills (standards 17-33)

These set out the expectations for planning, monitoring, managing and evaluating learning within the framework of guidance and supervision agreed with the assigned teacher and in accordance with arrangements made by the headteacher of the school.

Modules

Module 1: Communication and Positive Relationships

By the end of the module, you will understand and be able to produce evidence to confirm your practice relating to:

• Standard 2: Establish fair, respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children and young people
• Standard 3: Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from children and young people
• Standard 4: Communicate effectively and sensitively with children, young people, colleagues, parents and carers
• Standard 6: Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative and cooperative working with colleagues
• Standard 33: Directing the work, where relevant, of other adults in supporting learning.

Module 2: Curriculum, Planning and Assessment

By the end of the module, you will understand and be able to produce evidence to confirm your practice relating to:

• Standard 13: Know how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support
• Standard 14: Understand the objectives, content and intended outcomes for the learning activities in which they are involved
• Standard 15: Know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the special educational needs (SEN) code of practice and disabilities legislation
• Standard 16: Know how other frameworks that support the development and wellbeing of children and young people, impact upon their practice
• Standard 17: Use their area(s) of expertise to contribute to the planning and preparation of learning activities
• Standard 18: Use their area(s) of expertise to plan their role in learning activities
• Standard 19: Devise clearly structured activities that interest and motivate learners and advance their learning
• Standard 20: Plan how they will support the inclusion of the children and young people in the learning activities
• Standard 21: Contribute to the selection and preparation of resources suitable for children and young people’s interests and abilities
• Standard 22: Monitor learners’ responses to activities and modify the approach accordingly
• Standard 23: Monitor learners’ progress in order to provide focused support and feedback
• Standard 24: Support the evaluation of learners’ progress using a range of assessment techniques
• Standard 25: Contribute to maintaining and analysing records of learners’ progress
• Standard 28: Use their ICT skills to advance learning
• Standard 32: Organise and manage learning activities in ways which keep learners safe

Module 3: Child Development

By the end of the module, you will understand and be able to produce evidence to confirm your practice relating to:

• Standard 5: Recognise and respect the contribution that parents and carers can make to the development and well-being of children and young people
• Standard 8: Understand the key factors that affect children and young people’s learning and progress
• Standard 10: Have sufficient understanding of their area(s) of expertise to support the development, learning and progress of children and young people
• Standard 29: Advance learning when working with individuals
• Standard 30: Advance learning when working with small groups
• Standard 31: Advance learning when working with whole classes without the presence of the assigned teacher.

Module 4: Personal Professional Development

In this module you will consider how to:

• Ensure that you are accessing and evaluating emerging theory and practice to develop professionally and update your knowledge and practice including responding to advice and feedback
• Evidence that you know how to use ICT to support professional activities
• Identify that you hold the required professional qualifications.

Module 5: Equality and Diversity and Inclusion

By the end of the module, you will understand and be able to produce evidence to confirm your practice relating to:

• Standard 1: Have high expectations of children and young people with a commitment to helping them fulfil their potential
• Standard 3: Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from children and young people
• Standard 9: Know how to contribute to effective personalized provision by taking practical account of diversity
• Standard 15: Know how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the special educational needs (SEN) code of practice and disabilities legislation
• Standard 20: Plan how they will support the inclusion of the children and young people in the learning activities
• Standard 26: Use effective strategies to promote positive behaviour
• Standard 27: Recognise and respond appropriately to situations that challenge equality of opportunity

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Module 1: Explore and understand roles in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Module 2: Understand legislation and policies which safeguard children and young people
Module 3: Develop personal skills to effectively contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people