HLTA Teaching Assistant
CPD Diploma

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) CPD Diploma

Unlock your potential with our Online Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Course—your ticket to making a real difference in education! Designed for aspiring classroom heroes, this flexible, self-paced program equips you with advanced skills to support teachers, manage classrooms, and inspire students.

Study from anywhere, anytime, fit learning around your life

Led by expert educators, our course dives deep into key areas: planning lessons, leading interventions, and mastering behavior management. You’ll gain the knowledge to step up from a standard TA role into a higher-level position with confidence.

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This HLTA course opens doors to better pay, more responsibility, and a rewarding career shaping young minds. Whether you’re looking to climb the education ladder or simply sharpen your skills, we’ve got you covered. No classroom experience? No problem—our comprehensive training starts where you are and takes you where you want to be.

This is a CPD qualification – 250 CPD Points

We know it’s no easy task to decide which course to enrol on. There are plenty of choices out there, which is why we’ve done our utmost to provide you with the best syllabus you can find. There is a huge demand for HLTA’s around the country and many thousands of applicants for these positions. Most schools require new workers to undergo training to ensure they are familiar with working in a school and how to support teachers working in a classroom. This is the ideal course to start your new career!

The latest syllabus

This course consists of 5 units and follows the latest guidelines, with up-to-date information. You don’t need to be working in a school for this course.

Your CPD Course Units

Unit 1 Enabling Individuals to Learn – This unit explores:
Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Advanced Practitioner.
Understand the statutory educational frameworks in own Home Nation.
Understand the influence of the environment on learning in schools and colleges.
Understand monitoring and assessment in own school or colleges.

Unit 2 – Support Children and Young People to Improve Their Mental Health and Well-being – This unit explores:
Understand mental health and well-being in children and young people.
Understand the current legislation in relation to children and young people’s
mental health in their own Home Nation.
Understand how to support the mental health and well-being of children and
young people in schools and colleges.
Practical Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom.

Unit 3 – Working With Others to Support Individuals With Additional Needs and Disability in a School or College – This unit explores:
Understand current frameworks for inclusive practice.
Understand provision related to children, young people and/or adults’ additional needs.
Understand the role and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator.
Understand factors which affect families who are caring for children, young people and/or adults with special educational needs or disabilities.
Understand own setting’s policies and procedures to support children, young people and/or adults with special educational needs or disabilities.

Unit 4 – Working With Families and Other Professionals in a School or College Setting – This unit explores:
Understanding the Requirements for Partnership Working in Schools or Colleges.
Understanding the Diverse Needs of Families and How These Are Addressed.
Leading, Coaching, or Mentoring Staff in Partnership Working.
Exploring the Legal and Ethical Considerations in Partnership Working.

Unit 5 – Implementing Change in School or College Setting – This unit explores:
Be able to plan a research project.
Be able to undertake a review of practice in your own setting.
Be able to understand how to present findings to others.

250 CPD Points – 5 Units

Entry requirements

You don’t need any previous qualifications or school placement for this Level 3 course. You will be taught the full Level 3 syllabus once enrolled.

• No formal qualifications are required.
• No school placement is required.
• You must be over 16 years of age.
• Enrolments are open all year.

Course Delivery – instant access to your course

Receive immediate access to your course as soon as you enrol.

Home study course – enrol at anytime

This is a home study course meaning there’s no need to come to the college. There’s no mention of home study on your certificate.

Your Course Materials – online study

You’ll be given instant online access to your course. This means you can begin your study as soon as you enrol!

The enrolment fee includes your CPD certificate and all your course materials.

Your Certificate is a CPD Qualification

Study with us, and you will gain a CPD certificate from De Montfort College.

Upon course completion, you will receive a CPD Diploma. The certificate does not mention distance learning or home study.

250 CPD POINTS

Get in touch with our friendly team

If you have a question or need some help, message us, and we’ll get straight back.

Telephone: 0345 652 0098

Email: info@dmc.ac