Job Description

📍 Location: Redbridge

🕒 Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
📅 Start Date: ASAP - Until End of Academic Year
💼 Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

About the Role:

Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Redbridge to recruit several dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentors to join their team as soon as possible, continuing through to the end of the academic year.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of secondary-aged students who need extra support to engage positively in education. The role involves working closely with young people who may display challenging behaviour or have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Build positive and trusting relationships with students

Support behaviour management strategies and promote emotional regulation

Work one-to-one and in small groups to re-engage pupils with learning

Support teachers in maintaining a calm, safe, and supportive classroom environment

Implement behaviour plans and contribute to wider pastoral support

About You:

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

Strong communication, patience, and resilience

Ability to de-escalate situations calmly and positively

A genuine passion for supporting students to achieve their potential

Team player with a proactive and flexible approach

Previous experience in a PRU, alternative provision, or secondary school setting is desirable

The Details:

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time, Until End of Academic Year

Location: Redbridge

Setting: Secondary-aged Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Competitive rates of pay

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

A supportive consultant who understands the PRU and SEN sectors

Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a rewarding environment

Interested?

If you're passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.