PRU Behaviour Mentor — Immediate Start, SEMH/SEND Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Long-term role

CPD & training

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment are seeking a PRU Behaviour Mentor to join a PRU provision at a secondary school in Oldham. You will support pupils with SEMH, SEND and challenging behaviour, working with teaching and pastoral teams to help pupils regulate behaviour and access learning.

The role offers £100–£130 per day with immediate start, long-term prospects and ongoing CPD. Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in PRU, alternative provision, SEMH, SEND, or behaviour support settings is desirable.
• Ability to work with pupils presenting dysregulated behaviour.
• Calm, resilient, reliable and professional approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills are essential.
• Graduates with relevant youth-facing backgrounds may be considered with experience.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH, SEND and behavioural needs.
• One-to-one and small-group support and mentoring.
• Help students regulate behaviour and remain engaged in learning.
• Record notes on behaviour, engagement and interventions.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns.
• Collaborate with teaching and pastoral teams.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.
• Support classroom routines and transitions.
• Assist with reintegration and intervention work.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication

Resilience

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Psychology degree

Criminology degree

Sociology degree

Education degree

Job description

Smile Education Recruitment are seeking a PRU Behaviour Mentor to join a PRU provision at a secondary school in Oldham. You will support pupils with SEMH, SEND and challenging behaviour, working with teaching and pastoral teams to help pupils regulate behaviour and access learning.

The role offers £100–£130 per day with immediate start, long-term prospects and ongoing CPD. Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK.