Learning Mentor (previously Teaching Assistant) Grade 4

Grade 4 TTO full time permanent. The pro rata salary may be within the range £22,711 - £24,752 (Full time equivalent salary is £26,403 - £28,142).  We have a vacancy at different sites across Manchester, including Richmond Park in Longsight and Mersey Valley in Chorlton.

Manchester Secondary PRU provides full time education for pupils between 11-16 who are permanently excluded, at risk of permanent exclusion or are otherwise unable to access a mainstream curriculum for a period of time.  Our aim is to match provision closely to the needs of individual children and young people referred to the PRU by schools, academies or the local authority. We see the needs of all our pupils as centring on their capacity to learn and make progress and seek to address the barriers to success that they face.

The school is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Learning Mentor at  sites across Manchester. You will be required to provide support for pupils in a variety of situations, with most of the time supporting learning in the classroom.  A large percentage of our pupils have additional needs which may present as a barrier to their learning. All our pupils have additional needs, with behaviour the most significant barrier to learning. A proportion of our student have Educational Health Care Plans.

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 centre across the city and in the community (Longsight, Newton Heath, Hulme, Clayton or Chorlton).

We are looking for someone who

·                     is positive, flexible and patient

·                     is committed to helping every student to achieve their potential

·                    can build and maintain good relationships with teachers, students and parents

·                     has good GCSEs or equivalent in English and mathematics

·                     has strong ICT skills

·                     is committed to promoting equal opportunities and ensuring the safety of all students

·                     has a willingness to learn

·                     is willing and able to drive across the city. 

Manchester Secondary PRU is committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS checking prior to starting.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on 20 April 2026 and should be returned to Carol Iddon, PA the Headteacher and HR Manager, by email c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk