HLTA

Posting date:	02 January 2026
Salary:	£28,509 to £31,983 per year
Additional salary information:	Pension, Referral Bonus
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	Bolton, Greater Manchester, M3 3GS
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Randstad Education
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	PR-1470602_1767352841

Summary

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) / Senior Learning Mentor (Level 4 - SEND)
Location: Secondary PRU, Bolton
Contract: Full-time
Start: 26/01/2026

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 Role

Reporting 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

Person Specification

We are looking for a dedicated professional with:

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• 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)

Knowledge & Skills

• 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

Personal Qualities

• 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

Why Join?

• 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