Level 3 Teaching Assistant with HLTA Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistants play a crucial role in supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential, working alongside teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences across primary, secondary, and specialist education settings. As the role of the Teaching Assistant continues to evolve, many professionals are taking on increased responsibilities, supporting learning, leading activities, and providing greater levels of classroom support.
Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with HLTA Certificate has been designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to become an effective Teaching Assistant while providing a clear pathway towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners will develop their understanding of supporting teaching and learning, promoting positive behaviour, safeguarding, assessment, and working collaboratively with teachers and wider education teams. In addition, the programme includes the HLTA pathway, enabling apprentices to develop the skills required to take on additional responsibilities, such as leading learning activities, supporting curriculum delivery, and working with individuals or groups of learners with greater independence.
This enhanced pathway supports Teaching Assistants who are looking to progress their careers and make a greater impact within their educational setting. Apprentices will gain the confidence to contribute to planning and delivering learning opportunities, support pupil development, and play an active role in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
By completing this apprenticeship, individuals will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experience to progress within the education sector, opening opportunities for further career development and progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant roles and beyond.
Qualifications You'll Gain With This Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- HLTA Certificate
- End-Point Assessment (EPA) – the final assessment that confirms the apprentice has developed the required knowledge, skills and behaviours
- Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths (where required)
Apprentices studying Functional Skills must achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment.
How The End Point Assessment Works
The EPA consists of two distinct assessment elements:
- Practical observation with questions & answers
- Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.
Duration Of The Apprenticeship
Typically 18 months
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91% of our learners have passed with Merit or Distinction
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This apprenticeship is fully funded through the apprenticeship levy
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What this Apprenticeship can do for you!
Improve classroom performance
Improve classroom performance
Building the skills of Teaching Assistants can have hugely positive effects on classroom performance that can be measured through your existing KPIs
Contribute to Ofsted outcomes
Improve classroom performance
Outstanding and Good Ofsted reports often mention the fantastic contribution that well trained Teaching Assistant have to the overall school performance
Introduce new ideas
Introduce new ideas
Taking part in these qualifications will get your Teaching Assistants to start to analyse their own performance and the impact they have on the children they work with