Senior Learning Mentor (formally known as HLTA)

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Senior Learning Mentor to support pupils with additional needs. The ideal candidate will be committed, flexible, and able to build strong relationships with students and staff. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Positive, flexible, patient, and resilient individual.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their potential.
• Ability to build good relationships with teachers, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Promote equal opportunities and ensure student safety.

Skills

Flexibility

Patience

Resilience

Relationship Building

ICT Skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 8.45 to 3.45, Monday to Friday
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:
Salary: £27,625 - £30,991 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible

The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Senior Learning Mentor.

You will be required to provide support for pupils in various situations, primarily supporting learning. A significant percentage of our pupils have additional needs which may present as barriers to their learning.

About the Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is positive, flexible, patient, and resilient
• Is committed to helping every student achieve their potential
• Can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students, and parents
• Has good GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics
• Has strong ICT skills
• Is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students
• Has a willingness to learn
• Is willing and able to drive across the city

About Us

Manchester Secondary PRU provides full-time education for pupils aged 11-16 who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or unable to access a mainstream curriculum temporarily.

Our aim is to tailor provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to the PRU by schools, academies, or the local authority.

We focus on the capacity of our pupils to learn and progress, aiming to address barriers to their success.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young learners, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The position is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Details are available here.

This role also requires proof of right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and other pre-employment checks.

We aim to create a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all candidates are welcome regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.