Free Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyFocus Awards

About this course

Free Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistants Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day. This higher level teaching assistants qualification builds the skills and knowledge you need to take on greater responsibility in school settings, supporting teachers and leading learning activities. The course typically takes one year to complete. You'll sit an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategies for supporting and leading learning activities in the classroom.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver structured learning sessions under a teacher's direction.
  • You'll understand how to assess and monitor pupil progress and report findings effectively.
  • You'll explore how to support pupils with additional or special educational needs.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and your legal responsibilities in school.
  • You'll learn how to communicate and collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
  • You'll develop your understanding of curriculum frameworks and how they apply to your role.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Furness College Channelside Campus, combining taught input with practical tasks and discussion. Assessment is based on a portfolio of evidence gathered from your work in a school setting, alongside written assignments and professional discussions. You'll need to be working or on placement in a school to complete the practice-based elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): lead learning activities and cover classes
  • Teaching Assistant: support teachers across primary or secondary settings
  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant: work with pupils with additional needs
  • Inclusion Support Assistant: help schools meet pupils' individual learning requirements
  • Cover Supervisor: manage classes in a teacher's short-term absence
  • Learning Mentor: provide one-to-one support for pupils who need extra guidance

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Education or Teaching and Learning: a work-based degree for those wanting to deepen their professional knowledge while continuing in school.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: moves toward a teaching role in further education or adult learning settings.
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a school-based route: for those who want to train as a fully qualified teacher.

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