Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Application Process
There is funding for the financial year 2009/10 for teaching assistants and staff supporting teaching and learning in the classroom to gain Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status.
Support staff, with the support from their Headteacher, can apply for funding on a termly basis.
Prospective candidates also need to have undertaken a Training Needs Analysis prior to submitting their application. Please see Flyer A for details.
Briefing sessions are held termly to inform prospective candidates on the funding application process, training routes available and the assessment process. See Flyer B for details
Details of closing dates for applications for funding rounds can be found on Flyer C.
There is specific criterion an applicant needs to meet to gain funding. These are set out in the Information and Guidance page.
There is also an opportunity for prospective candidates to attend a Taster Session, details on Flyer D.
The Maths and Science specialist routes may be offered again in the Autumn Term 2010 subject to demand and funding.
A Food Technology specialist route will be available in the Spring Term 2010. See Flyer E for details and booking form for a Taster Session.
A new Primary Maths Specialist Route is available in 2010. See Flyer F for details.
Application Documents
Documents which you need to download for the application pack are:-
- Application Check List
- Application Form (Part 1) – Candidate Application Form
- Application Form (Part 2) – HLTA Self Review/Headteacher Verification Form update March 2009
To apply for funding these forms need to be returned with copies of:
- the required certificates
- your enhanced CRB check
- your training needs analysis report.
If there is more than one applicant per school the Headteacher will need to prioritise the applications on the Prioritisation Proforma
Use the Application Check List to make sure you have enclosed everything and your application is complete. Incomplete application may be returned or not considered by the panel until missing information has been provided.
Funding Application Decisions
All applications will be considered against the criterion set down in the information and guidance document by a panel, made up of Headteachers, a representative from Sheffield Hallam University and CYPD HR Managers.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within 10 working days of the Panel Meeting*. For further information please contact Wendy Flemming, Training Officer, Learning and Development Team on 0114 293 0916 or
Related Links
Websites with information on how to gain level 2 and level 3 qualifications
- move-on website
- learndirect website
- Sheffield College website
Websites with information on career development planning and opportunities
Downloads
HLTA Application Check List to check documentation necessary to support HLTA application (236 KB)
HLTA Prioritisation Proforma form for Headteachers (224 KB)
Application letter and information about the HLTA training and application process for candidates. (2.02 MB)
HLTA application form for candidates (340 KB)
Self-Review Headteacher Verificaton Form to support HLTA funding application process. (269 KB)
Flyer B HLTA Information Session and Faxback Booking Form (238 KB)
Flyer C timescales and information on different routes available with course dates. (280 KB)
HLTA Flyer D - Taster Session details and Faxback Booking Form. (245 KB)
HLTA Food Technology Taster Session and Faxback Booking Form (237 KB)
HLTA Flyer F - informaton about new route available Primary Maths Specialist (231 KB)