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Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4 - SEND)
Location: Secondary PRU, Bolton
Contract: Full-time
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Our Partner Pupil Referral Unit is a caring, restorative and inclusive environment supporting secondary pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs. Our values emphasise respect, inclusion, resilience and personalised learning. We are seeking a committed HLTA / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4) to lead interventions, support pupils with complex needs and contribute to our whole-school pastoral and SEND provision.
About the RoleReporting to the Student Services Manager, you will play a key role in:
Leading pastoral, SEND and behaviour interventions
Delivering whole-group sessions across Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Outdoor Learning, Day 6, therapeutic programmes and more
Providing 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and managing crises
Supporting pupils excluded or working off timetable
Assessing pupil needs and implementing SEND, ILP and behaviour support plans
Acting as a role model and building productive relationships
Supporting reintegration and transitions
Monitoring progress, recording data and producing reports
Liaising with parents/carers, teachers and external agencies
Contributing to behaviour management systems and inclusion processes
Supporting a safe, structured environment indoors and outdoors
Supervising educational visits, enrichment and off-site learning
Line managing Learning Mentors, delivering supervision, team meetings and performance management
We are looking for a dedicated professional with:
Experience working with children/young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualifications/experience)
Ability to undertake HLTA-level responsibilities
Strong ability to build relationships with both children and adults
Understanding of the role of Teaching Assistants and classroom professionals
Confidence using relevant technology (e.g., photocopiers, basic ICT)
Full understanding of the national curriculum, learning programmes and barriers to learning
Knowledge of child development, learning processes and behaviour management strategies
Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachievement
Awareness of support services, multi-agency working and relevant legislation
Full working knowledge of policies, codes of practice and safeguarding procedures
Ability to self-evaluate and actively seek learning opportunities
Willingness to undertake first aid training
Tact, diplomacy and professionalism in all interactions
Self-motivation and strong personal drive
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Commitment to equality, inclusion and meeting diverse needs
Commitment to personal development and continuous school improvement
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
A supportive, trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary environment
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people
Apply now by contacting Aaron Jones at Randstad Education on aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk or 01612401411
Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4 - SEND)
Location: Secondary PRU, Bolton
Contract: Full-time
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Our Partner Pupil Referral Unit is a caring, restorative and inclusive environment supporting secondary pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs. Our values emphasise respect, inclusion, resilience and personalised learning. We are seeking a committed HLTA / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4) to lead interventions, support pupils with complex needs and contribute to our whole-school pastoral and SEND provision.
About the RoleReporting to the Student Services Manager, you will play a key role in:
Leading pastoral, SEND and behaviour interventions
Delivering whole-group sessions across Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Outdoor Learning, Day 6, therapeutic programmes and more
Providing 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and managing crises
Supporting pupils excluded or working off timetable
Assessing pupil needs and implementing SEND, ILP and behaviour support plans
Acting as a role model and building productive relationships
Supporting reintegration and transitions
Monitoring progress, recording data and producing reports
Liaising with parents/carers, teachers and external agencies
Contributing to behaviour management systems and inclusion processes
Supporting a safe, structured environment indoors and outdoors
Supervising educational visits, enrichment and off-site learning
Line managing Learning Mentors, delivering supervision, team meetings and performance management
We are looking for a dedicated professional with:
Experience working with children/young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties
Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualifications/experience)
Ability to undertake HLTA-level responsibilities
Strong ability to build relationships with both children and adults
Understanding of the role of Teaching Assistants and classroom professionals
Confidence using relevant technology (e.g., photocopiers, basic ICT)
Full understanding of the national curriculum, learning programmes and barriers to learning
Knowledge of child development, learning processes and behaviour management strategies
Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachievement
Awareness of support services, multi-agency working and relevant legislation
Full working knowledge of policies, codes of practice and safeguarding procedures
Ability to self-evaluate and actively seek learning opportunities
Willingness to undertake first aid training
Tact, diplomacy and professionalism in all interactions
Self-motivation and strong personal drive
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Commitment to equality, inclusion and meeting diverse needs
Commitment to personal development and continuous school improvement
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
A supportive, trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary environment
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people
Apply now by contacting Aaron Jones at Randstad Education on aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk or 01612401411
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