HLTA Discussion Forum
After mentioning a Teaching Assistants Forum that I came across the other day I've now found another one. This forum is specifically for HLTA's, but the discussion ranges from what how to become a HLTA to questions and answers to generally feel good chat. The site is very active always seems to have members online who who are willing to share information and answer questions based on their experience. Don't think because you're not a TA you can't join either - they were very welcoming to me as a teacher.
HLTA Forum : http://www.freeforum101.com/forum/index.php?mforum=hltastaffroom
new hlta saying hello
Posted by: | Monday, June 26, 2006 at 21:35
Doe anyone know if a qualified HLTA is covered by school insurance when taking a Gym or games lesson for a teachers PPA time. Thankyou
Posted by: Liz De'Ath | Monday, September 04, 2006 at 12:07
Hi Liz,
I wouldn't imagine so - I suggest you contact your union rep though to find out for sure. Hope this helps. Andrew
Posted by: RossA | Wednesday, September 06, 2006 at 17:30
Hi all,
I found out on Thursday that HLTAs are not generally covered by school insurance when taking PE lessons. Unqualified teachers (paid on the unqualified scale) are insured if they are employed for their specialist skills. E.g a dance teacher conducting a workshop.
Also, I find it interesting that TAs are not insured to carry out break duties and I know a lot of schools that use a teacher and a TA at break.
Posted by: Adam | Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 14:50
I have just started a blog for the forum to pull together all the resources from the forum in an easier to find format.
Posted by: HLTA staffroom blogspot | Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 23:31