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Job details
Posting date: 02 December 2025
Salary: £28,509 to £31,983 per year
Additional salary information: Pension, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 January 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 2LH
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1470614_1764667808

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Summary

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4 - SEND)

Location: Ardwick

Contract: Full-time
Start: ASAP

Our Partner PRU is a nurturing, inclusive alternative provision dedicated to supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural challenges. We pride ourselves on our values of respect, personalised support, therapeutic practice and positive relationships. We are seeking an outstanding HLTA / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4) to support our pupils, lead interventions and contribute to a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

About the Role

Working closely with the Student Services Manager, teachers, therapists and external services, you will:

  • Lead and deliver pastoral and SEND support across the centre

  • Provide 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and behaviour regulation

  • Deliver whole-group sessions: Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Outdoor Learning, Therapeutic Interventions and Day 6 provision

  • Support pupils with reintegration, attendance and behaviour

  • Complete assessments and implement personalised plans (SEND, ILPs, behaviour plans)

  • Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils

  • Provide progress feedback, reports and behaviour/attendance data

  • Liaise with families, partner schools and professionals

  • Contribute to safeguarding, risk assessments and behaviour systems

  • Support educational visits and off-site learning

  • Organise learning environments and ensure safe working practices

  • Lead and supervise Learning Mentors and support performance management

Person Specification (Manchester City Council Standards)

Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties

  • Strong understanding of additional needs and barriers to learning

  • Numeracy and literacy at NQF Level 2

  • NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent qualification/experience

  • Ability to take on HLTA-level responsibilities

  • Ability to relate well to children and adults

  • Understanding of multi-agency roles and support structures

  • Ability to use school-based technology confidently

Knowledge & Skills

  • Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning programmes

  • Strong understanding of child development, learning processes and behaviour strategies

  • Ability to plan effective interventions for underachieving pupils

  • Understanding of support services, legislation and safeguarding practices

  • Strong organisational, communication and reporting skills

  • Willingness to engage in continuous professional development

  • Willingness to undertake first aid training

Personal Qualities

  • Tact, diplomacy and professionalism

  • Strong personal motivation and resilience

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities

  • Commitment to equality, inclusion and accessible support

  • Commitment to school improvement and self-development

  • Willingness to consent to an enhanced DBS check

Why Join?

  • A values-driven setting focused on therapeutic support and positive outcomes

  • A collaborative and supportive staff team

  • Significant scope to influence pupil wellbeing, behaviour and academic progress

Apply today! to Aaron Jones @ Randstad Education on aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk or on 01612401411

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