Youth Mentor

Youth Mentor

Role Overview:Position: Youth Mentor (PRU / Behaviour Support)Location: Longsight (M13)Contract Type: Full TimeRate of Pay: £95.00 - £120.00 per day

Working Hours:

08:45 - 15:45

About the School:

Are you a calm, resilient, and confident Youth Mentor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting young people with highly challenging behaviour?

We are working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight that supports students who have been excluded or are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs. The school provides structured routines, clear boundaries, and high levels of pastoral support to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.

Experience with in a PRU or behaviour-focused setting is desirable but not essential; however, a strong understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and SEN/SEMH needs is required.

As a Youth Mentor, you will:

• Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them to engage with learning and regulate emotions.
• Assist in managing challenging and sometimes high-risk behaviours, using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils who m...