Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Status
Babcock 4S are part of the HLTA National Assessment Partnership (HNAP), and as HNAP we have the combined experience of assessing candiates since 2003, 
when the status was intorduced, and have been responsible for the assessment of more than 53,000 HLTAs nationwide.
HLTA status can only be awarded through the HLTA National Assessment Partnership. If you are in London or south east England you will need to access the preparation and assessment through Babcock 4S to enable you to achieve HLTA status.
We hope you will find the information on this website useful as you seek to find out more about HLTA status. The Babcock 4S HLTA team is always pleased to help with individual enquiries.
Before making a decision of whether HLTA is right for you please read through the Why HLTA document listing some benefit to both the candidate as an individual and to the school. All candidates must check they have the relevant level 2 (equivalent to GCSE A*-C grade) maths and English qualification certificates before applying. Please refer to our Level 2 document outlining some of the qualifications we are able to accept.
The process of HLTA follows 9 clearly set out steps Step by Step and is made up of two main elements, 3 day preparation and 1/2 day school assessment.
Any candidate wishing to gain HLTA status must meet the 33 national HLTA standards
Meet the HLTA Team
Andrew Lucas
HLTA Senior Assessment administator
Tel: 01372 834274
Email: andrew.lucas@babcockinternational.com
Chris Larkin
Programme Manager
HLTA of the Year 2019 - Applications open
The sixth annual HLTA of the Year London and south east awards were held at the Babcock offices in Leatherhead on Friday, 28th September.
Well done to all those nominated and the 9 HLTAs who were shortlisted for the finals. Congratulations to the winners for London and south east England who will now be joing the other 7 national regionals winners going forward to the National finals that are being held in Westminster on 19th November.
After an inspirational and enlightening event this year we are now welcoming nominations for our 2019 London and south east HLTA of the Year event, which is to be held at a date to be confirmed in the summer term of 2019.
For further information and nomination details please email: HLTA@babcockinternational.com
HLTA case studies
Natalie Williamson. Saxon Primary School, Surrey
Tina Clarke. Emerson Park Academy, Havering
Samantha Campbell. Anstey Junior School, Hampshire
Kerry Gardener. Bevendean Primary School, Brighton
Jenny Essex. Bevendean Primary School, Brighton
Sarah Jones. Crownfield Infant School, Romford
Contact Us
HLTA Team
Babcock 4S
Bay Tree Avenue
Kingston Road
Leatherhead
Surrey KT22 7UE
T: 0800 073 4444 Extn: 835035
F: 01372 834000 (FAO HLTA team)
E: hlta@babcockinternational.com
Appeals Process
In the unlikely event that a candidate is unhappy about the final outcome of their assessment, there is an appeals process that is clearly followed. In the first instance, we recommend contacting the Babcock 4S HLTA team direct. However, the appeals process is available on request. The appeal must come directly from the candidate. Appeals can only be made on the basis of appealing against the process and not the outcome.
Further details and application form
For further information and an application form please contact the HLTA team at Babcock 4S
Contact Babcock 4SCosts for HLTA 3 day preparation and 1/2 day assessment
£748.80 per candidate. (Preparation £249 plus VAT & Assessment £450)
Email the HLTA team
