Contacts: Malcolm Price Barbara Vettoretto x544 Welcome TA Network Meeting Malcolm Price

Objective for the session to present progression options for teaching assistants - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Foundation Degree - Short courses

What is the HLTA programme? A national programme leading to HLTA status 33 HLTA standards – closely linked to QTS Preparation provided by Leeds Trinity University College Assessment is provided by the Regional Provider

‘Overall, gaining HLTA status was really motivating. Although it was challenging, it highlighted the important jobs I was already doing in school and the significant role I have’ (HLTA Candidate).

HLTA Status HLTA status is awarded to the person not the school Entitles you to apply for HLTA posts Gains you 20 Higher Education credits at Level 4 (first year of degree programme)

What are the criteria for being accepted onto the programme? Applicants must: Possess English and Mathematics GCSE A-C or Level 2 Adult Literacy and Numeracy or an equivalent (original certificates will be required) Be employed in a school or setting Be regularly involved in working with a whole class, groups and individual pupils Have the support of their headteacher Have access to ICT and the ability to use it

How is the course structured? Three full days over a 2 month period Support of a tutor Time to work on written tasks Assessment Applicants complete a training needs analysis

What would I have to do? Complete some short pieces of writing about your day to day work to demonstrate the standards Provide a portfolio of documentary evidence to support the standards Attend all three days

How would I be assessed? An assessor reads your pieces of writing The assessor visits your school for 3 hours to: –Interview you –Interview teacher(s) –Interview the head teacher or representative The assessor looks at the documentary evidence No observation is involved

How much does it cost? Funding is no longer provided through the local authority £289 for the three day course £540 for the assessment Possibly some additional costs for the venue

When will it take place? Hopefully in the Summer term Where will it take place? Venue to be decided Could be in Kirklees or at Leeds Trinity Who would I contact to express an interest? Sam Kath

Foundation Degree Two year degree programme Half day release from work setting (term time only) to attend lectures at Leeds Trinity Six modules per year Each module has an assignment Full access to student facilities on campus Includes an optional HLTA module

Foundation Degree – Module structure Supporting learning Supporting young people, children and families Supporting sport, physical education and health Addressing additional (special) needs Early years School business management

What kind of modules are there? Developing professional practice From 0 to adult Multi agency environment Literacy and comunication Inclusivity Leading and managing Teamwork and organisations Playtime Becoming a reflective practitioner

How much does it cost? Benefits of being a student When could I start?

Short courses Single modules Could be credited to further study Possible themes Literacy Modern foreign languages ICT RE Behaviour management Food technology

Any questions?