Training and development for teaching assistants

Training

To find out what courses are available each term, please visit Czone – Standards and Learning Effectiveness Service training.

You can find out more by contacting:

Clare Day, Teaching and Learning Consultant
Standards and Learning Effectiveness Service
Phone: 01323 464587
Email: clare.day@eastsussex.gov.uk

Qualifications

There are a number of qualifications for TAs, ranging from Modern Apprenticeships and National Vocational Qualifications to Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status. Some TAs can go on to become fully qualified teachers.

For further information and guidance about the range of accredited qualifications available visit the Training and development agency for schools.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status (HLTA)

HLTAs are senior support staff with greater responsibility for enhancing teaching and learning in class. HLTA is a status not a qualification and you have to have at least two years experience as a TA or in a related post before you can apply to be assessed for the status.

To achieve the status you must also have a level 2 equivalent qualification (equivalent to GSCE or O' level grade A-C) in literacy and numeracy. You can find a test centre or test your skills at the Move On website.

There is more information on the Czone website – Higher Level Teaching Assistants.