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HLTA (Level 4) | Specialist SEN & SEMH Support
Location: Chorlton (PRU) Salary: 28k-31k Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you a high-level practitioner ready to lead the way in a PRU?
We are seeking a tenacious, resilient, and highly organised High Level Teaching Assistant (Level 4) to take a lead role within a specialist Manchester setting. Reporting directly to the Student Services Manager, you will be a key driver in overcoming barriers to learning for pupils with complex SEMH and SEND needs.
This is more than a mentoring role; it is a leadership position designed for someone who can manage staff, influence curriculum delivery, and act as a pivotal link between senior management and the classroom.
The Role: Impact & Leadership
As a Senior Learning Mentor, you will:
Lead & Deploy: Manage a team of Learning Mentors, including line management, supervision, and performance procedures.
Deliver Interventions: Take the lead on whole-group sessions across diverse areas such as Literacy, Numeracy, Sport, Outdoor Education, and Therapeutic Interventions (Boxall/PASS).
Pastoral Excellence: Manage the supervision of pupils excluded from mainstream education, developing 1:1 mentoring arrangements and support plans.
Strategic Support: Assist teachers with the development of SEND/Behaviour support plans and provide objective reporting on pupil progress and achievement.
Bridging the Gap: Manage liaison with schools and external agencies to ensure a seamless transfer of pupil information and support.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience: Proven track record working with children/young people with complex SEND, communication difficulties, or severe behavioural challenges.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent)
Technical Knowledge: Full working knowledge of the National Curriculum, safeguarding requirements (KCSIE), and behaviour management strategies.
Leadership Skills: Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads while managing a dedicated team of support staff.
Adaptability: The flexibility to cover whole classes for short-term teacher absence, including planning and assessment.
Why Join This Team?
TLR Opportunity: Play a vital role in the Senior/Departmental Management Team.
Professional Growth: A strong commitment to your continuous self-development and school improvement.
Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, friendly staff team and a supportive Governing Body.
Purpose-Driven Work: Join a school that offers "New Beginnings" to students who have faced significant challenges in mainstream education.
How to Apply
If you have the tact, diplomacy, and personal drive to lead a team in a high-intensity SEN environment, we want to hear from you.
đź“© Submit your CV to Aaron Jones at: aaron.jones@randstad.co.uk đź“ž For a confidential discussion, call: 0161 240 1411
Closing Date: 9:00 AM, Monday 20th April 2026 Interviews: To be held in April or May 2026.
Randstad Education and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.
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