Higher level teaching assistant status is awarded to support staff who meet the national HLTA standards.
Achieving HLTA status demonstrates to headteachers, teachers, governors and parents the nature of the contribution that the member of staff can make to pupils’ learning and achievement.
What is an HLTA?
Senior support staff working in the classroom can make a valuable contribution to improving standards in schools. Find out how.
Who can apply for HLTA status?
Anyone working in a school setting can apply to be assessed for HLTA status, as long as they can demonstrate the standards.
Supporting candidates
The support of the school is essential to a candidate successfully attaining HLTA status. Find out how your school is expected to aid candidates through preparation, training and assessment.
The HLTA professional standards
The professional standards for higher level teaching assistants (HLTAs) set out exactly what is expected of teaching assistants who are working towards HLTA status.
Deploying HLTAs effectively
Research and guidance to help you deploy HLTAs effectively.
Resources on the HLTA standards
Resources are available for schools and partners to provide more information on the HLTA professional standards.
If you're a candidate for HLTA status or considering applying then our pages for support staff contain more information on the process.
