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Job Title: HLTA – Complex & Challenging Behaviour (Cover Role)
Location: Birmingham (various primary settings)
Working Pattern: Part-time, 3 days per week (cover-based)
Contract: Ongoing cover opportunity
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Smile Education is proud to be working with a range of inclusive primary and alternative provision settings across Birmingham who are seeking a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding cover-based role, ideal for an experienced HLTA who thrives in structured environments and is confident supporting pupils with SEMH, Autism and behavioural needs. You will play a key role in maintaining consistency, routine and positive behaviour across different settings.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and interventions in the absence of the class teacher
• Provide high-level support to pupils with complex learning, emotional and behavioural needs
• Support learning across KS1 and KS2, adapting delivery to meet individual needs
• Create and maintain a calm, safe and structured learning environment
• Use positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques effectively
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
• Provide 1:1 and small group support where required
• Monitor and feedback on pupil progress, behaviour and wellbeing
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion and emotional wellbeing at all times

About the Settings

• Primary schools, SEMH provisions and alternative provisions across Birmingham
• Smaller class sizes with a focus on structure and consistency
• Strong emphasis on emotional regulation, positive behaviour and inclusion
• Supportive staff teams and clear behaviour policies
• Opportunities to work in a variety of specialist environments

Requirements

• HLTA qualification or significant experience working at HLTA level
• Proven experience supporting pupils with complex and challenging behaviour
• Experience with Autism and/or SEMH (minimum 6 months preferred)
• Confident leading learning and managing classrooms when covering
• Calm, resilient and professional approach
• Flexible and reliable – happy to work across different settings
• Ability to provide two references covering the past two years (one working with children)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Smile Education

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA who is passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils and making a meaningful impact, while enjoying the flexibility of 3 days per week cover work across Birmingham.

Apply now to be considered for this HLTA – Complex & Challenging Behaviour role.
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks including DBS, Prohibited List and reference checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.