Draft Document for Selection Criteria for HLTA Status v1 - eRiding

Selection Criteria for Applications for Funding for HLTA Status
April 2007- March 2008
TDA criteria for acceptance for Route 1: Preparation (3 Days) + Assessment
This route is designed for those who are ready to be assessed against the Standards.
Please read the updated publications: ‘Guidance to the Standards’ 2006 and the ‘Handbook for
Candidates’ 2006 which are available to view at
http://www.tda.gov.uk/support/hlta/resourcebank.aspx
1. TAs must be able to meet all 31 Standards. (See ‘Guidance to the Standards’)
2. TAs must have a qualification in English/Literacy AND Mathematics/Numeracy equivalent
to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework eg GCSE A*-C, GCE ‘O’
Level or CSE Grade 1or Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 2. See ‘Literacy and
Numeracy Requirements’ leaflet.
http://www.tda.gov.uk/upload/resources/PDF/H/hlta_litnumfactsheet.pdf for equivalent
qualifications. .
NB. Actual certificates and marriage certificate (where appropriate) will be required by the
training provider on Day 1 of the Preparation as proof of qualification and to verify name
changes.
Routes 2, 3, 4,5 and 6: Training (Variable) and Preparation + Assessment
These are longer routes and will offer training around the Standards as well as the Preparation and
Assessment. These routes are for TAs who are very nearly able to meet all the Standards, but
require further training opportunities or to gain confidence. Different training options will be
offered over the year.
TDA criteria for acceptance for Routes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6:
As above: TAs must have a qualification in English/Literacy AND Mathematics/Numeracy
equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework eg GCSE A*-C, GCE ‘O’
Level or CSE Grade 1.
In addition, for all routes, to qualify for LA funding, we will seek evidence of the following:
• Head teacher’s Section of Part 2 of the Application Form must have been completed in full.
• Have shown a commitment to professional development by undertaking further
qualifications eg
o 1. NVQ2 or CACHE Level 2 Certificate or City and Guilds in Learning Support
o 2. NVQ3 or CACHE Level 3 Certificate
o 3. Foundation Degree or accredited qualification at Higher Education Level 1 or 2
(eg CPPLS, CAPPLS or CEP)
o 4. Degree
• Have at least two years’ experience in supporting teaching and learning.
• Have shown a commitment to professional development by taking part in other training
• Photocopies of the Level 2 equivalent qualifications must be included with the application.
• Have worked with pupils in:
o English,
o Mathematics,
o ICT,
o Science
o Special Educational Needs

• In past six months have worked with whole classes (see ‘Guidance to the Standards’ 3.3.5
for definition and examples.)
• Have guided the work of other adults (see ‘Guidance to the Standards’ 3.3.6 for definition
and examples.)
Applicants will be granted funding for one training route and are expected to attend all sessions. If
candidates are unable to complete through to assessment, they should contact the Local Authority
representative immediately.
Qualifying applications will be recorded on a waiting list in order of date of receipt and
funding will be allocated on a first come first served basis from this waiting list to those who
meet the selection criteria.