TQUK Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants RQF

Unit 1 Understand the higher level teaching assistant role (M/615/7083)

• Understand the functions of and requirements for being a higher level teaching assistant.
• Understand the requirements for continuing professional development specific to the role of the higher level teaching assistant.
• Understand how to work in a team and share effective practice with colleagues.

Unit 2 Child development and welfare (T/615/7084)

• Understand the phases of child development.
• Be able to analyse the factors that affect children’s development.
• Understand the impact that parents and carers can have on the welfare and development of a child.
• Understand how to support frameworks can influence the development and welfare of children and young people.

Unit 3 Awareness of special educational needs (A/615/7085)

• Understand the special educational needs code of practice and disabilities legislation which relate to supporting learners.
• Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and codes of practice.
• Understand who to support children and young people who have special educational needs.
• Understand the special educational requirements of learners with sensory and/or physical impairments.
• Understand how to provide support to children and young people with English as an additional language.

Unit 4 Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people (F/615/7065)

• Understand policies and procedures which promote positive behaviour in children and young people.
• Promote positive behaviours in children and young people.
• Address challenging and inappropriate behaviour from children and young people.
• Contribute to reviews of behaviour and behaviour management policies.

Unit 5 Providing support for individual learners and small groups (J/615/7087)

• Provide support for individual learners.
• Provide support for small groups of learners.

Unit 6 Developing skills to promote positive working relationships (L/615/7088)

• Be able to communicate with children, young people, colleagues, parents, and carers.
• Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Unit 7 Curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment (R/615/7089)

• Plan and deliver lessons which meet the objectives and intended outcomes of learning activities designed for a range of age groups and abilities.
• Understand how to use ICT skills to support teaching and learning.
• Use a range of strategies to set learning objectives and monitor progress and attainment.
• Be able to monitor learners’ progress through maintaining and analysing records.

Course duration 

Once enrolled, you have 12 months access to the course content.  

Study method 

Your course will be studied through distance learning meaning you can learn the course at a time and place that suits you. Your course materials can either be emailed online or posted to you as a study pack depending on which you select at enrolment. You will receive your tutor support by email.

Assessment 

You will be required to complete seven tutor marked assessments during this course. Assessments are internally set and marked by Open Study College with external verification from the awarding organisation. 

Additionally, You must fulfil a minimum of 50 hours work as part of your current role or on a voluntary work placement in a teaching assistant role to achieve this qualification.

It is essential that you secure a placement in a reception setting or above with a suitably qualified teacher (to act as your workplace assessor) who can observe you, comment on your skills and sign the workplace evidence that you submit for your assessments. Direct observations are mandatory and will be used as evidence towards your qualification. Methods of assessment could include:

• Direct observation of practice
• Recorded professional discussions
• Reflection on own practice in real work situations
• Written assignments
• Question and answer sessions

Course outcome 

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants from TQUK.

Awarding body

TQUK is an awarding organisation recognised by the qualification regulators for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Welsh Government in Wales, and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations, and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. 

TQUK aims to provide qualifications that meet the needs of the industry. They are designed by leading professionals and delivered by centres to their learners with integrity and compliance in mind. 

What next?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could pursue a career in teaching by gaining one of the following teaching qualifications: 

• TQUK Level 3 Award in Education and Training  
• TQUK Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training  
• TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training