Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Unit 1: Supporting Child Development in School

• Intellectual development
• The importance of planning
• Factors affecting child development
• Confidentiality procedures

Unit 2: Developing Positive Relationships

• Providing effective support for colleagues
• Conflict resolution
• Communicating with children
• Encouraging expression of feelings

Unit 3: Supporting and Promoting Learning through ICT

• ICT in the curriculum
• Support for ICT based learning
• The importance of self-reflection
• Ensuring equality of access
• Issues surrounding ICT use

Unit 4: Supporting Teaching and Learning through Play

• Using games and music to enhance communication
• Games to develop communication skills
• Role play
• Everyday activities
• Encouraging learning through drama

Unit 5: Behaviour Issues

• Legislation
• The role of a HLTA in managing behaviour
• Behaviour patterns
• Causes of challenging behaviour
• Promoting positive behaviour

Unit 6: Planning and Evaluating Learning Activities

• Supporting independent learning
• Teaching and learning resources
• Evaluating learning activities
• Supporting gifted and talented pupils