Our partner Manchester Secondary 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.
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
... 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
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with:
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.
Why Join Us?
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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