Behaviour Mentor

Position: 1:1 SEMH Support - Pupil Referral Unit (Two-Week Cover)
Daily Rate: £105 per day

Start Date:

Immediate / As soon as possible

• Provide personalised, consistent 1:1 support to a secondary-aged pupil within a PRU setting
• Build positive relationships based on trust, empathy, and clear boundaries
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour using trauma-informed strategies
• Assist the pupil in accessing work set by teaching staff
• Promote engagement, confidence and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external professionals where required

• Previous experience supporting young people with SEMH needs (school, youth work, residential care, mentoring or similar)
• Ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations
• Confident working independently and using initiative
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive and reflective approach to supporting learning and behaviour
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Education
• Psychology
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• SEND Support

It is also suitable for those seeking experience within alternative education or behavioural support environments.