Job Title: Behaviour Mentor - Secondary PRULocation: Brent, North West LondonStart Date: September 2025 (or earlier depending on availability)Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to FridayPay: 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.