The new L5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, launched in 2025, offers teaching assistants a further opportunity for professional development with access to the apprenticeship levy.
In order to support this initiative, for candidates who have completed their apprenticeship, HNAP (HLTA National Assessment Partnership) has developed an
ASSESSMENT ONLY ROUTE
which is managed by NPAO, on its behalf
(the National Partnership for the Assessment Route Only)
Applications will be accepted from those who have completed the apprenticeship and those who are at the point of going through to the final assessment stage ( Gateway) – a minimum of a pass is needed to proceed with an HLTA application.
Successful applicants will be provided with details of how to register for the Assessment Only route and comprehensive guidance materials including how to signpost and link the evidence from their final portfolio and gateway feedback reports to the HLTA standards, and the assessment itself. The materials include documents explaining the standards as well as a timescale for submitting the paperwork and being assessed.
There is no requirement to undertake a preparation for assessment route or to complete any additional written work.
The cost of the assessment is £350.
Resources
Information for HT’s and Colleagues NPAO
