SGS The Pegasus School HLTA and Mentor – Emotional Regulation and Life Skills

SGS The Pegasus School

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Join South Gloucestershire and Stroud Academy Trust and be part of educating the workforce of the future, whilst receiving training and development to support your transition into an exciting new career.

We’re really keen to hear from enthusiastic, committed potential employees of the future. For our part, we will provide you with a rewarding career and the development and support you need to make this transition successful.

You will become part of the SGS family, which includes other schools within the Trust and SGS College.

Many valuable staff benefits. Including:

• Free Parking


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted shopping benefits


• Excellent Pension Schemes: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for Corporate staff and Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for academic staff


• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources via SGS College’s occupational health portal.

You will be invited to attend our comprehensive induction programme and get up to date with all statutory and mandatory training. You will be entitled to a selection of training and development opportunities to support your professional and personal development.

We are looking for someone who will work as a mentor 3 days a week and a class\-based HLTA for 2 days a week. This is a full time position in term\-time only.
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Salary Range: SCP13\-SCP17 (£29,064 – £31,021\).

Due to the term\-time only contract, the estimated pro\-rata salary range: (£25,221 – £26,920\)

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent, full time and term\-time Only. Subject to a probation period.

Hours: 8:30\-16:30 Mon\-Thurs. 8:30\-16:00 Fri (30 minutes flexible working at the start and end of the day)

Advert Closing Date: 9th June 2026

Expected Interview Date: 16th June 2026

Key Tasks and Responsibilities – Mentor:

• Work directly with students, individually or in small groups, to develop:


• Emotional regulation strategies.


• Social communication and interaction skills.


• Practical independence and life skills (e.g. organisation, self\-care, daily routines


• Support students in managing anxieties, transitions, and challenges that impact their learning.


• Use positive, autism\-friendly approaches to build trust and encourage engagement.


• Assist in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of mentoring programmes tailored to individual needs.


• Collaborate with teachers, teaching assistants, and therapists to ensure joined\-up support.


• Maintain accurate records of sessions and progress, sharing feedback with staff and families as appropriate.


• Promote student confidence, resilience, and independence, encouraging participation in wider school life.


• Support safeguarding and wellbeing, reporting any concerns in line with school policy.


• Undertake training to develop specialist skills in supporting autistic children and young people.

Your role will involve you assisting with general support in classrooms throughout the school. You will be taking on 1:1 sessions and small groups, as well as supporting whole classes, also participating in educational trips off site. You may be asked to lead and/or plan without notice for a class in the teacher’s absence. In general, you will be supporting SEN pupils through the academic, social and emotional elements of school life. You will

be expected to promote and secure high standards of teaching and learning, whilst supporting pupil achievement and progression. You will need to actively contribute to SGS Pegasus School vision, aims and objectives.

Safeguarding

All applicants will be required to undertake the appropriate safeguarding and background checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and to commence interviews prior to the advertised closing date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Job Description and Person Specification: Please find attached.

To Apply:

Please complete the application form attached to this job advert and return it to our HR Team at:

Email: SGSATHRServiceDesk@sgsat.org.uk

Date Posted: 28/05/2026

Deadline for applications: 09/06/2026

Location: SGS Pegasus School, Hempton Ln, Almondsbury, Patchway, Bristol BS32 4AJ

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