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Teaching Assistant
Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Course Price: £370
Our Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants course helps experienced teaching assistants develop advanced skills empowering them to take on specialist level responsibilities in schools.
Courses created and assessed by industry experts.
Exclusive trainee placement opportunities for learners without a job placement.
Quarterly Live Course Webinars scheduled as per availability
Optional 1-to-1 live tutor support whenever you need guidance.
Self Led Learning – complete your course in weeks or up to 12 months.
Level 4 HLTA Qualification Overview
Level 4 Certificate For Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) is an expert level, nationally recognised HLTA certificate across the UK. Within the RQF framework, this HLTA qualification falls at Level 4 successfully preparing and equipping learners with advanced level understanding of HLTA standards as well as in depth knowledge exploration of concepts like professional confidence, safeguarding, positive behavior and monitoring of learner’s performance at various key stages within schools.
Through out the course, learners will engage with content covering various key areas including the significance of HLTA involvement in the planning, provision and assessment of learning activities, and the strategic role of Higher Level Teaching Assistants towards curriculum support in schools.
Entry Profile for L4 HLTA Course
The Level 4 HLTA course online is primarily targeted at senior and experienced teaching assistants and support staff who are already working in classroom settings and aspire to transition towards achieving the Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants qualification is ideal for individuals who have achieved a Level 3 qualification and wish to expand their knowledge on the norms of effective communication, principles of effective support work and professional competencies as a TA within workplace.
Post Qualification Pathways
Successful completion of Level 4 Certificate For Higher Level Teaching Assistants course opens up a number of valuable career and job advancement opportunities. A lot of our learners at Excelon Learning enrol into this programme to attain the formal HLTA status that leads to lucrative job opportunities as an HLTA in primary, secondary or specialist educational settings. The new skill set facilitates career advancement to work as a pastoral lead, SEN support coordinator, or subject-specific intervention specialist.
Learners may also progress to any of our following programmes:
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
- Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Diploma Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
- Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
More Details About L4 HLTA Course
Each unit will be marked against submission of a written assignment. As part of the course, certain units may also require a witness testimony, verified by a workplace mentor. As a result, learners need to be in a placement or actively working towards securing one to meet course requirements.
| Unit 1: Professional knowledge and development for higher-level teaching assistants | Unit 2: Child development and well-being |
| Unit 3: Supporting children and young people with special educational needs | Unit 4: Promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour |
| Unit 5: Working with individual and groups of learners | Unit 6: Positive working relationships |
| Unit 7: Curriculum planning, monitoring, delivery and assessments |
With Ofqual regulation, our affiliated awarding body Focus Awards ensures its qualifications are consistent, credible and at par with regulatory standards.
Qualification Number: Â 601/8533/8
The course is delivered through our VLE via self-paced, structured modules, allowing learners to progress independently and move through each stage at their own pace.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
- 24/7 LMS access with expert support guidance
- Clear and Transparent Pricing
One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£370
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £425.50 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£70.92
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our Level 4 HLTA course online is an accredited Ofqual recognised qualification intended to be undertaken by teaching assistants with already attained experience in the teaching assistant field and seek to acquire expert level skill set in order to handle complex day to day support responsibilities in assisting the teaching and learning of learners.
Yes. Learners are typically expected to be employed or volunteering in a school setting as the qualification has practical component that requires carrying out hands on activities with learners in a classroom setting to meet the academic requirements of the course. These would be evidenced via a witness testimony.
The qualification assists in advancement to HLTA status as the qualification will help in building the knowledge and required skills as required by the 33 HLTA standards. Nevertheless, formal HLTA training and assessment may also be needed to meet other school or employer-specific criteria.
Learners at Excelon Learning will be expected to submit written assignments as assessment evidence for this course. Additionally, some parts of the qualification may require practical hands on work assessed through submission of witness testimonies from the workplace. Hence, learners should have a placement in a school setting to meet the requirement of practical component.
Since all courses on Excelon Learning are self paced, course completion depends on individual learners’ progress. However, majority learners are able to complete the course within a 6-12 months duration.
Yes, the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants is a globally respected qualification approved and 100% accredited by Ofqual approved awarding body. However, absolute qualification acceptance would vary by country depending on the individual vocational qualification framework followed across the world. Hence, learners are recommended to check with the relevant national authorities before applying for admissions or positions abroad.
Yes, our study model offers all courses on Excelon learning online through our user friendly VLE with expert guided learning support.
Successful learners can proceed to job roles like the HLTA, top teaching assistant, SEN support, pastoral leadership positions, and various other support roles in education and training.
The Level 4 Certificate in Higher Level Teaching Assistant course will equip learners to assist in teaching and learning under the supervision of a qualified teacher as higher level qualifications and QTLS/QTS statuses are normally needed to up skill towards independent classroom responsibility as a teacher.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, you may fill in our quick enquiry form and one of our admissions advisor will get back to you within 24 hours.
Rina Atlas –
I enroled in the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Level 4 online course with Excelon Learning, and it was a positive experience. The course material was clear and well-guided. It covered all the essential knowledge and practical skills expected of this qualification, Where it really stood out was in tutor support. My tutor was friendly, and very responsive. Whenever I had questions I received helpful feedback,timely
Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance.
Meraj Hoor –
I had an excellent experience with the L4HLTA course on Excelon Learning! The content was well‑structured and thorough, breaking down complex concepts into clear, manageable units. The course materials and resources were helpful, and the platform was easy to navigate. I feel much more competent and ready to take my teacher’s responsibilities professionally. I’d definitely recommend this platform.