Support For Learning Lead

Meade Hill School, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6GN

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP (subject to notice period)

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
  • Other leadership role
  • Other support role
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 28,159.00 - 31,412.00

Support For Learning Lead job summary

Support for Learning Lead

Salary: Grade 6, Point 20–25 - £28,159 to £31,412 actual salary

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Responsible to: Headteacher

Location: Meade Hill School, Higher Blackley, Manchester

Start Date: ASAP (Subject to availability)

Closing Date: To be confirmed

Join Us at Meade Hill School

At Meade Hill School, we are proud of the positive and established culture we have created. We are a specialist school supporting young people aged 11-16, and our approach is rooted in strong relationships, emotional wellbeing and a belief in the potential of every pupil.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient and committed Support for Learning Lead to join our established team and play a key role in supporting pupil behaviour, emotional regulation, wellbeing and inclusion.

Our vision is to be a centre of excellence built on a relational approach, where pupils feel safe to explore, enjoy learning and achieve positive outcomes and successful futures.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands that behaviour is communication and relationships are central to positive change. You will work closely with pupils, staff, families and external agencies, providing professional guidance and leadership around behaviour and safety.

You will lead on IRIS and QA staff reports, analyse behaviour data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and provide clear information to the Headteacher to support decision-making. You will also play a key role in embedding Trust approaches including Conflict Resolution, Emotion Coaching and Hacking for Behaviour, while promoting the Trust's vision of Relational Inclusion.

Our Values

Aspiration

We hold the highest aspirations for our pupils, nurturing their academic and social understanding so they can grow and reach their fullest potential. We ignite curiosity and instil a lifelong passion for learning and exploration.

Resilience

We empower our pupils to understand and navigate their emotions, fostering perseverance and a positive mindset. We support them to overcome challenges, embrace setbacks and emerge stronger, wiser and more resilient, with the skills they need to thrive in adult life.

Kindness

Within our nurturing environment, we cultivate empathy and compassion, encouraging our pupils to treat others with respect and understanding. We nurture a diverse community where kindness is the norm, fostering a genuine sense of belonging and mutual support.

Why Meade Hill?

Meade Hill is a school where relationships really matter. We are committed to creating a happy, safe and stimulating environment in which pupils are valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

We are proud of our positive culture and supportive team environment, and we want someone who will contribute to and strengthen this further. You will be joining a team that understands the importance of consistency, compassion and high expectations when supporting young people with complex needs.

The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference - not simply by responding to behaviour, but by helping pupils to understand themselves, develop emotional regulation, build resilience and experience success.

If you are emotionally resilient, confident in your decision-making, passionate about positive behaviour and inclusion, and able to build strong and trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join Meade Hill School and be part of a team committed to helping every pupil feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meade Hill School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meade Hill School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meade-hill-school-manchester

Meade Hill teaches Years 7 through Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.

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