Learning Mentor (previously known as Teaching Assistant) to start asap

Learning Mentor (Term time only - 39 weeks)

Grade 4 FTE £25,584 - £27,269 actual salary £22,007 - £23,985 (dependent on experience and length of service)

Grade 5 FTE £28,163 - £31,067 actual salary £24,225 - £27,325 (dependent on experience and length of service)

We have Learning Mentor vacancies at our Mersey Valley and Newton Heath sites although all our employees can be asked to work at any site across the PRU at the discretion of the headteacher.

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.

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.

This appointment is permanent to start as soon as possible.

Job descriptions for both grades and the application form can be found below.

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am on Monday 13th January 2025 and should be returned to Carol Iddon, PA to the Headteacher and HR Manager, by email c.iddon@mspru.manchester.sch.uk

Interviews will be Tuesday 21st January 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024, an online search may be undertaken for short listed candidates as part of due diligence. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, for the successful applicant. 

All applications must be made using one of the application forms provided. CV's will not be viewed, accepted or responded to.