HLTA

Randstad Staffing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education staffing agency is looking for an experienced Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4) in Manchester to provide key support to students with SEMH and SEND needs. This role involves delivering high-quality pastoral, behaviour, and academic interventions, mentoring pupils, leading a team of learning mentors, and collaborating with educational staff and agencies. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a commitment to supporting vulnerable young people.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Supportive leadership team

Make a real difference in a specialist environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a PRU, SEMH, SEND or alternative provision.
• Ability to support pupils with complex needs.
• Knowledge of child development and the secondary curriculum.
• Willingness to undertake HLTA-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver pastoral support for pupils with additional needs.
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and emotional support.
• Deliver small-group sessions including Literacy and Numeracy.
• Support reintegration and manage behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning

Good literacy and numeracy (Level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

Our partner Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), are seeking a committed and experienced Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4) to join our pastoral and SEND team.

This is a key role within our school, supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs, leading learning mentors, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Services Manager, teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies.

About the Role

As a Senior Learning Mentor, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality pastoral, behaviour and SEND support. You will plan and deliver targeted interventions, mentor pupils 1:1, and help manage behaviour, attendance and engagement across the school.

You will also supervise learning mentors, contribute to strategic planning, and support the smooth running of inclusion systems and pupil support processes within the PRU.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver pastoral, behaviour and SEMH interventions for pupils with additional needs
• Provide 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and crisis de-escalation
• Deliver small-group sessions including Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Boxall, therapeutic activities, outdoor learning and life-skills
• Support reintegration, transitions and pupils working off timetable
• Work alongside teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate intervention programmesMaintain accurate records relating to behaviour, progress and attendance
• Liaise with parents/carers, external agencies and professionals
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, resilience and engagement
• Lead a small team of Learning Mentors, including supervision and performance monitoring
• Support safeguarding, attendance systems and whole-school behaviour processes
• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities and off-site learning

Person Specification

• Experience working in a PRU, SEMH, SEND or alternative provision
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to support pupils with complex needs
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Good literacy and numeracy (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of child development, SEMH needs and the secondary curriculum
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• A calm, resilient, child-centred approach

A willingness to undertake HLTA-level responsibilities and ongoing training is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference in a specialist PRU setting
• Support vulnerable pupils who benefit from high structure and personalised intervention
• Work with a supportive leadership team committed to staff development
• Opportunities for training, progression and enhanced responsibility

Apply Now!

To apply or request more information, please contact: Aaron Jones at Randstad Education
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📞 01612401411