East Midlands Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Sue Brown has been awarded the Outstanding HLTA of the Year title for 2016. The University of Northampton manage the preparation and assessment of HLTA across the East Midlands. Sue, who works at Malcolm Sargent School in Stamford, was presented with her award and a framed certificate by Andrew Mitchell MP at a ceremony in Westminster on Monday. Sue qualified for the national award by winning the East Midlands regional award in the summer. She attended the national ceremony with the eight other regional winners from across England.
Professor Richard Rose, chairman of HNAP, said: “Sue had to meet a range of exacting criteria set by the judging panel, including demonstrating high aspirations for each pupil, a firm belief in pupils’ abilities and a strong commitment to pupils’ progress, as well as a continuing commitment to her own professional learning and development.
“Without exception the work of the candidates shortlisted for this prestigious award was praised by their professional colleagues who recognise the outstanding contribution which HLTAs make to their schools and to the lives of children, families and teachers.”
