HLTA preparation and half day (3-hour) assessment.

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PEP:mk are a provider of preparation for Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status. The preparation will be covered over seven two hour online sessions and candidates will be expected to complete around one hour additional study after each session. Candidates are required to spend at least 10 hours after session 6 for the completion of written draft tasks.  These must be submitted a week in advance of the final session. 

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The status is gained through an assessment of written tasks, a portfolio of evidence and interviews. You are not observed in class. 

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HLTA- ‘Step by step’ Process

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1. Look at the standards and review skills (found on the application form below).

2. Check whether you have a level 2 qualification in both English and mathematics.

3. Discuss with line manager. Find out whether your school will fund you for HLTA status.

4. Download HLTA application form and return via email with copies of level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) maths & English qualification certificates.

5. Attend HLTA online preparation for assessment course (7 x 2-hour sessions).

6. Build a small portfolio of evidence.

7. Complete and submit assessment tasks. 

8. ½ day school assessment visit (completed remotely). 

9. HLTA status is awarded to any candidates meeting all 33 standards. 

 

Professional standards for HLTA Status

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In order for candidates to gain HLTA status they must show that they meet the 33 national standards

 

Taking Responsibility for the Whole Class (Standard 31)

One of the HLTA standards talks about taking responsibility for the whole class. The term ‘whole class’ is not defined by absolute or precise number of pupils. What defines whole-class activities is the Teaching Assistant’s (TA) role in introducing, managing and completing a topic or task, and the degree of complexity of the organisation and management of learning & behaviour within relatively large groups of pupils or students with diverse needs.

 

TAs must teach a whole class normally assigned to a qualified teacher. This should be the same number of pupils. It should also be the same class arrangement as would normally be taught by the teacher, such as the same range of abilities or ages. This should have happened at least twice with clear evidence that the teaching assistant was able to advance the learning of the class.

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HLTA- Application Form - download here! 

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Applications must be received 10 working days before the start of the course. If this deadline is not met the application may not be processed. 

Suitable for Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Cover Supervisors

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Please note: Applicants must be employed by a school and hold Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) Maths and English qualifications. If you do not hold these qualifications we can guide you in completing equivalencies. 
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Costs:

Partnership Schools - £660.00 covering all 7 sessions.

Non-Partnership Schools - £760.00 covering all 7 sessions

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Course Dates:

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Autumn HLTA Prep 2025- remote (all from 10:00-12:00)

- Monday 10th November 2025

- Wednesday 12th November 2025

- Monday 17th November 2025

- Wednesday 19th November 2025

- Monday 24th November 2025

- Wednesday 26th November 2025

- Wednesday 14th January 2026

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Please note this is a course series- one booking will automatically book all relevant sessions for you. All online sessions are compulsory, must be attended in full and in sequence.  If a session is missed candidates will need to defer to a later cohort.
 

​Please Note: Withdrawal from the programme must be confirmed 7 working days in writing, prior to the start date, otherwise a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.

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