The TQUK Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual.

The qualification was developed in association with NCC Resources.

Qualification Purpose

This qualification is aimed at learners employed in a teaching assistant role who wish to progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. The purpose is to develop learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills to enable them to address the challenges that they meet in their workplace. They will also develop an understanding of the knowledge required to support individuals and small groups and to support individuals with a range of additional needs.

Entry Requirements

It is recommended that learners have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent and be working/volunteering in a school as a teaching assistant.  The qualification is suitable for learners of 16 years of age and above.

This qualification is made up from the following units: 

Unit 1: Understand the Higher-Level Teaching Assistant Role

Unit 2: Child Development and Welfare

Unit 3: Awareness of Special Educational Needs

Unit 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People

Unit 5: Providing Support for Individual Learners and Small Groups

Unit 6: Developing Skills to Promote Positive Working Relationships

Unit Seven: Curriculum Planning, Delivery and Assessment