Senior Learning Mentor (previously a HLTA)

We have provision in 5 centres across the city and commission further placements with Alternative Providers in a wide variety of settings including The Manchester College.

All staff at the PRU are expected to be flexible about where in Manchester they are based and may be asked to work at any of our centres or college sites across the city (Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Clayton, Hulme, Longsight, Chorlton or Wythenshawe) although the nominal base is likely to be Richmond Park in Longsight.

Many of our pupils are vulnerable and have complex needs. We work with parents, carers and a range of agencies and stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for them.

The successful applicant will join our school at an exciting time in our development; and under the direction of the head teacher, and Senior Leadership Team play an important role in driving forward our agenda for excellence.

The successful candidate will:

• Be positive, flexible and patient
• Be committed to helping every student to achieve their potential
• Build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents
• Have GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Have strong ICT skills (we use Classcharts, CPOMS, SIMS, Every and Microsoft 365. Training will be given)
• Be committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students
• Have a willingness to learn
• Have a HTLA qualification (desirable) and full driving licence (required)

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.