Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status

As the Regional Provider for Assessment in the South West and West Midlands regions of England, Best Practice Network is committed to the promotion and support of HLTA status throughout the regions. With significant experience of working on the HLTA programme since its inception and with the help of almost 100 experience assessors, we are also responsible for the effective organisation and monitoring of HLTA assessments in these regions.

Best Practice Network also ensures that all Providers of Preparation meet high standards through rigorous quality assurance procedures, so that candidates can be sure that they are receiving professional and appropriate preparation and training towards their HLTA assessment. Please see below for a list of Providers of Preparation in these two regions:

South West

Best Practice Network
Devon Teaching Assistants Training Partnership
Gloucestershire Local Authority
HLTA Community South West
SWIFT

West Midlands

If you are based in an academy or working within the maintained sector please contact your local authority to discuss eligibility and secure funding for HLTA training or preparation for assessment. You will find a comprehensive list of LAs and their contact details on the TDA website.

Candidates from independent schools, or those wishing to self-fund, should contact the Best Practice Network HLTA team for information about local trainers and providers of preparation.