Behaviour Mentor (PRU)

Ribbons & Reeves; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is recruiting a Behaviour Mentor for a Pupil Referral Unit in London. The role focuses on supporting students who have struggled in mainstream education, with a strong emphasis on building trust and re-engaging learners.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring, help with emotional regulation and de-escalation, and work alongside teachers to implement consistent behaviour strategies in a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in PRU, AP, SEMH, behaviour, youth work, mentoring or care is advantageous.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged or resistant to education.
• Support young people who have been excluded from mainstream school.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and behavioural support.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• De-escalate challenging situations using calm and consistent approaches.
• Encourage students to attend, participate and re-engage with learning.
• Support students during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain consistent behaviour strategies.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

Behaviour Mentor - PRU

Behaviour Mentor | PRU | Excluded Students | SEMH | Behaviour Support | Full-Time | September Start | London

Are you passionate about helping young people who have struggled in mainstream education and need a fresh start?

A specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is seeking a resilient and committed Behaviour Mentor to support students who may have experienced exclusion, persistent disengagement and challenging behaviour.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can build trust while maintaining clear boundaries and who understands that strong relationships are often the first step towards re-engaging a young person with education.

The Role - As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Build positive relationships with students who may be disengaged or resistant to education.
• Support young people who have been excluded from mainstream school.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group mentoring and behavioural support.
• Help students develop emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• De-escalate challenging situations using calm and consistent approaches.
• Encourage students to attend, participate and re-engage with learning.
• Support students during lessons, transitions and unstructured periods.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain consistent behaviour strategies.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and positive environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in PRU, AP, SEMH, behaviour, youth work, mentoring or care is advantageous.
• Resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and consistency.
• Patient, positive and non-judgemental.
• A genuine belief in the potential of every young person.

Graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, ex-police/military, support workers and experienced TAs are encouraged to apply.