Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
Course overview
“HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status is awarded by the HLTA National Assessment Partnership (HNAP) to Teaching Assistants (TAs) who have been externally assessed against the HLTA Professional Standards and have successfully provided sufficient evidence to meet each standard” (HLTA North of England).
Key highlights
- Leads to HLTA status awarded by the HLTA National Assessment Partnership
- External assessment against the HLTA Professional Standards
- Candidates build evidence to meet each professional standard
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Cover Supervisor
- Senior Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £420; additional fee applies for assessment, payable to HLTA North.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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