Is there a fast-track course for Higher Level Teaching Assistants to become teachers?

Question

I've heard on the grapevine today that there is now a one year course for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) to become teachers. This was by training on the job. Does anyone know anything about this? At present, it's a 4 year course, exactly the same as someone who has never taught before.

Answer 1

That depends on your current qualifications. If you have a degree yuo can take a one year graduate training programme which is work based.

If you have a foundation degree you can 'top up' in two years full time study, although in practice you will spend about 2 days a week at uni.

You can also do a registered teacher programme - this is for non graduates, is work based and rakes 2 years. You still need to have Uni level qualifications to start eg an HND.

I'm a bit worried that you think you are already teaching, teaching assistants (HL or other) are just that, assistants not teachers. And I am not demeaning the role you play, it is very important but it is not teaching.

Answer 2

YES

Answer 3

all routes are at

www.tda.gov.uk/Recruit.aspx

one year route only applies if you have a degree whatever your experience because teaching is now an all graduate profession

either PGCE (college based, no salary) or GTP (school based and you are paid approx 15k as an unqualified teacher)