HLTA, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Education ​/ Teaching

£28,509 to £31,983 per year, Pension, Referral Bonus

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/02/2026

Our partner Bolton Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), are seeking a committed and experienced Senior Learning Mentor (Level
4) to join our pastoral and SEND team.

This is a key role within our school, supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs, leading learning mentors, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Student Services Manager, teachers, pastoral staff and external agencies.

As a Senior Learning Mentor, you will take a lead role in delivering high-quality pastoral, behaviour and SEND support.

You will plan and deliver targeted interventions, mentor pupils 1:1, and help manage behaviour, attendance and engagement across the school.

You will also supervise learning mentors, contribute to strategic planning, and support the smooth running of inclusion systems and pupil support processes within the PRU.

• Lead and deliver pastoral, behaviour and SEMH interventions for pupils with additional needs
• Provide 1:1 mentoring, emotional support and crisis de‑escalation
• Deliver small‑group sessions including Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE/RSE, Boxall, therapeutic activities, outdoor learning and life‑skills
• Support reintegration, transitions and pupils working off timetable
• Work alongside teachers to plan, deliver and evaluate intervention programmes
• Maintain accurate records relating to behaviour, progress and attendance
• Liaise with parents/carers, external agencies and professionals
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, resilience and engagement
• Lead a small team of Learning Mentors, including supervision and performance monitoring
• Support safeguarding, attendance systems and whole‑school behaviour processes
• Assist with educational visits, enrichment activities and off‑site learning

• Experience working in a PRU, SEMH, SEND or alternative provision
• Strong behaviour management and the ability to support pupils with complex needs
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Supporting Teaching & Learning
• Good literacy and numeracy (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of child development, SEMH needs and the secondary curriculum
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with young people
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• A calm, resilient, child‑centred approach
• A willingness to undertake HLTA‑level responsibilities and ongoing training is essential

Make a real difference in a specialist PRU setting

Support vulnerable pupils who benefit from high structure and personalised intervention

Work with a supportive leadership team committed to staff development

Opportunities for training, progression and enhanced responsibility

Apply Now To apply or request more information, please contact:
Aaron Jones at Randstad Education  

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