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:
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Leading pastoral, SEND and behaviour interventions
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Delivering whole:group sessions across Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Outdoor Learning, Day 6, therapeutic programmes and more
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Providing 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and managing crises
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Supporting pupils excluded or working off timetable
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Assessing pupil needs and implementing SEND, ILP and behaviour support plans
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Acting as a role model and building productive relationships
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Supporting reintegration and transitions
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Monitoring progress, recording data and producing reports
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Liaising with parents/carers, teachers and external agencies
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Contributing to behaviour management systems and inclusion processes
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Supporting a safe, structured environment indoors and outdoors
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Supervising educational visits, enrichment and off:site learning
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Line managing Learning Mentors, delivering supervision, team meetings and performance management
Person Specification
We are looking for a dedicated professional with:
Essential Experience and Qualifications
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Experience working with children/young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties
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Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
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NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent qualifications/experience)
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Ability to undertake HLTA:level responsibilities
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Strong ability to build relationships with both children and adults
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Understanding of the role of Teaching Assistants and classroom professionals
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Confidence using relevant technology (e.g., photocopiers, basic ICT)
Knowledge and Skills
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Full understanding of the national curriculum, learning programmes and barriers to learning
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Knowledge of child development, learning processes and behaviour management strategies
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Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachievement
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Awareness of support services, multi:agency working and relevant legislation
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Full working knowledge of policies, codes of practice and safeguarding procedures
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Ability to self:evaluate and actively seek learning opportunities
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Willingness to undertake first aid training
Personal Qualities
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Tact, diplomacy and professionalism in all interactions
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Self:motivation and strong personal drive
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Flexibility to adapt to changing needs
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Commitment to equality, inclusion and meeting diverse needs
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Commitment to personal development and continuous school improvement
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Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Why Join?
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A supportive, trauma:informed, multi:disciplinary environment
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Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
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A chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people
Apply now by contacting Aaron Jones at Randstad Education on or