SEMH PRU Behaviour Mentor | Immediate Start

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a specialist PRU in Lewisham, starting ASAP. The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH, ASD and ADHD, helping them re-engage with education and develop positive behaviours.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, liaising with teachers and the pastoral/SEN team to implement individual plans and strategies. Ideal for experienced SEN workers seeking a long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Experience with SEMH, ASD and ADHD.
• Experience within PRU, alternative provision, SEMH school or SEN school.
• Experience providing 1:1 behavioural, pastoral or emotional support.
• Experience supporting young people who have struggled within mainstream education is advantageous.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Good safeguarding understanding.
• Experience with complex needs, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety or trauma is advantageous.
• Physical Intervention or Team Teach Training would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to students both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support students with SEMH, ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviour.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties and develop positive behaviour strategies.
• Help students re-engage with learning and overcome barriers to education.
• Build positive, trusting and consistent relationships with students.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management techniques.
• Support students during challenging or dysregulated situations.
• Help students remain engaged with lessons and access their learning.
• Provide support during breaks, lunch and less structured periods.
• Follow individual behaviour, learning and support plans.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN/SEND experience

De-escalation skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Education First is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Mentor for a specialist PRU in Lewisham, starting ASAP. The role focuses on supporting students with SEMH, ASD and ADHD, helping them re-engage with education and develop positive behaviours.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, liaising with teachers and the pastoral/SEN team to implement individual plans and strategies. Ideal for experienced SEN workers seeking a long-term placement.