Age 16-18
- Further study in teaching, school administration, or roles supporting children with special educational needs.
Course Overview
Fee disclaimer
- Course fees listed are per year.
- This is a full-cost course and not eligible for government funding.
- A £30 membership fee applies to all students.
- No payment is required at the time of application. Once you apply, our customer service team will contact you to confirm your place and guide you through the payment process.
- Pay in instalments: If your course fee exceeds £300 and the course duration is 12 weeks or more, you can arrange to pay in stages.
Entry requirements
- All students will be expected to have GCSE maths and English Language qualifications at grade C or above (grade 4) or equivalent.
- Appropriate accredited Level 3 qualifications (for example Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and learning)
- Be working or volunteering as a teaching assistant for at least 12 hours per week.
- Have experience of working as a teaching assistant within an educational setting.
- Letter of support from your Headteacher
- Current enhanced DBS check.
- Successful completion of interview
Course information
This course provides advanced training for teaching assistants who want to progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) status. It focuses on supporting students with additional needs, planning lessons, and working effectively within the classroom.
Designed for those currently employed in a teaching assistant role, the qualification helps develop the skills and understanding needed to support individual learners and small groups, including those with special educational needs.
You will study one evening per week in college and complete 12 hours of work placement per week.
Key topics
- Child development and welfare
- Special educational needs awareness
- Promoting positive behaviour
- Supporting individual learners and small groups
- Building positive working relationships
- Curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment
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How you are assessed
You will be expected to develop a portfolio of evidence from real work/ classroom situations which includes observation feedback, lesson plans, rationales, resources and reflective accounts. You will be also expected to create a power point and a poste -
Next steps
Higher-level teaching assistants are increasingly valued in schools, particularly those who can support students with learning disabilities and special needs.
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Why study at NCC?
- Expert teaching – Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
- Flexible study options – Part-time, evening and online learning available
- Career progression routes – From entry level to professional qualifications
- Outstanding support – One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
- Ofsted-rated Outstanding – Quality teaching and support you can trust
- Modern facilities – Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
- Employer links – Courses shaped by local and national job market needs
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Dates
Schedule
Max. fee if paid
Start: 16/09/2025
End: 19/05/2026
Tue (18:00 - 21:00)
£1295.00
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