1. get the support of your headteacher or line manager
   
2. establish whether you require training or are ready for preparation
   
3. apply for funding from your Local Authority (LA)
   
4. if necessary attend the training course
   
5. attend a preparation course
6. undertake assessment
   

To apply for HLTA status you need to meet the minimum literacy and numeracy requirements.

For more information about this click here to download an information sheet. Please note you will be asked to produce your original certificates as proof that you meet this qualification standard.

There are 31 professional standards that you need to meet for HLTA status.

You can download a copy of these standards here

For more information about HLTA go to the TDA website: www.tda.gov.uk/support.aspx