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

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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.

• 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

• Experience working with children/young people with SEND, SEMH, behavioural needs or complex learning difficulties
• 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.