3231 — Higher level teaching assistants

What this occupation covers

Higher level teaching assistants (HLTA’s) assist teachers with their day-to-day classroom work, the provision and planning of and the creation of lesson materials. HLTA’s teach classes on their own and may be trained in relevant learning strategies such as literacy. They may support students with special/additional needs and work in special and additional needs schools.

Typical duties

assists with development of lesson plans and materials

assists teacher with preparation or clearing up of classroom

gives lessons to classes and individual students independently of the teacher

assess, record and report on pupils' progress

manages and supports other teaching assistants

listens to children read, reads to them or tells stories

assists children with washing or dressing for outdoor and similar activities

makes simple teaching aids and constructs thematic displays of educational material or children’s work

helps with outings and other out-of-classroom activities

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants must achieve Higher level Teaching Assistant status. Academic qualifications may be required by some employers and significant relevant experience is usually necessary. NVQs at level 4 are available. A DBS check is mandatory.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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