Job Title: Behaviour Mentor - Secondary PRU
Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier depending on availability)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive daily rate - PAYE only

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a well-established Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in the London Borough of Brent to recruit a committed and resilient Behaviour Mentor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), ADHD, and behavioural challenges.

The Role:

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students aged 11-16 who require additional behavioural and emotional support in a specialist setting. You will support classroom learning, help implement behaviour management strategies, and build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, many of whom may have experienced trauma or disrupted education.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis

Assisting with classroom routines and learning activities

Implementing tailored behaviour strategies in collaboration with teachers and SENCOs

Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and positive engagement

De-escalating challenging behaviour and modelling positive interactions

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with young people with SEMH, ADHD or behavioural needs (school, youth work, care or residential settings all welcome)

Calm, patient and empathetic approach to behaviour support

Training such as Team Teach or other de-escalation methods is desirable (or willingness to complete)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Confident working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

We pay all staff PAYE only - no umbrella companies

Full access to the National College for free, accredited CPD

All consultants are Safeguarding trained

Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND team with specialist knowledge

Opportunities to transition from supply into long-term or permanent roles

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a role where you can truly have an impact, we'd love to hear from you