Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA)
HLTAs are experienced teaching assistants who plan and deliver learning activities under the direction of a teacher and assess, record and report on pupils’ progress. They may also manage other classroom-based staff or may supervise a class in a teacher's absence.
Ealing recognises that school support staff make a vital contribution to pupils’ learning and achievement. With targeted training aimed at reinforcing and improving their skills, senior support staff working in the classroom can make an even more valuable contribution to improving standards in schools.
Ealing run a programme of CPD for HLTAs. Please see Ealing CPD online for more details.
All HLTAs are invited to attend a termly network meeting held at Ealing Education Centre. It aims to provide HLTAs with up-to-date information relevant to their role. The HLTA network meeting dates and information are sent direct to all HLTAs.
Further information regarding HLTAs is available on the DfE website.
Please note senior TAs may undertake the duties of a HLTA but unless they have the status cannot be referred to as a HLTA.
