PRU Behaviour Mentor

Smile Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Smile Education are recruiting a PRU Behaviour Mentor to work in an Oldham PRU provision with secondary pupils who may struggle to engage in mainstream lessons. You will support pupils one-to-one and in small groups, helping them regulate behaviour and re-engage with learning.

The role involves restorative conversations, with safeguarding procedures in place and a weekly pay cycle. Immediate start and long-term potential are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Experience in PRU/alternative provision, SEMH, SEND or mentoring is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs.
• One-to-one and small-group support and intervention.
• Help students regulate behaviour and stay engaged in learning.
• Record behaviour, engagement and intervention notes as required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Skills

Challenging behaviour support

Behaviour management

Calm and resilient

Job description

PRU Behaviour Mentor

Oldham

£100–£130 per day | September start | Long-term

Smile Education are recruiting for a PRU Behaviour Mentor to work within a PRU provision at a secondary school in Oldham.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting pupils with SEMH, SEND, challenging behaviour, trauma backgrounds or barriers to learning.

The Role

As a PRU Behaviour Mentor, you will support secondary-aged pupils who may struggle to engage in mainstream lessons. You will work closely with teaching, pastoral and behaviour teams to help pupils regulate behaviour, access learning and build positive routines.

The role will involve one-to-one support, small-group intervention, behaviour mentoring, restorative conversations and supporting pupils to re-engage with education.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis.
• Help students regulate behaviour and remain engaged in learning.
• Support pupils at risk of exclusion or repeated behaviour concerns.
• Use calm, consistent and restorative behaviour strategies.
• Assist with reflection, reintegration and intervention work.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Support classroom routines, transitions and pupil engagement.
• Record behaviour, engagement and intervention notes where required.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Requirements

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour is essential.
• Experience in a PRU, alternative provision, SEMH, SEND, behaviour support, pastoral, youth work, mentoring, coaching, care or residential setting is desirable.
• You must be confident working with pupils who may present challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• You should be calm, resilient, reliable and professional.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills are essential.
• You must be able to build trust with pupils while maintaining high expectations.
• Graduates with Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education or Youth Work backgrounds may also be considered where they have relevant experience with young people.
• You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £100–£130 per day, paid weekly.
• Immediate start available.
• Long-term role within a PRU provision in Oldham.
• Opportunity to support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behaviour needs.
• Strong pathway into behaviour support, pastoral work, SEND or teaching.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• CPD and training available.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.