Behaviour Mentor - PRU

Behaviour Mentor – PRU

Carmarthen

⏰ 8:30 – 3:30 Monday to Friday
£89.38 per day

Can you be the steady influence that changes a young person’s path?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a resilient, energetic and committed Behaviour Mentor to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Carmarthen. This is a rewarding and hands-on role supporting pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support outside of mainstream education.

If you’re calm under pressure, sporty, and confident managing challenging behaviour — we want to hear from you.

The Role

You will:

• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviour
• Build strong, consistent and positive relationships
• Act as a role model and mentor
• De-escalate situations calmly and effectively
• Use sport and physical activity as engagement tools
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams

This is not a desk job — it’s active, practical and relationship-focused.

✅ Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate (on the Update Service or willingness to obtain)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• Proven experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Sporty, energetic and confident leading physical activities
• Resilient, patient and consistent approach

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in PRU, SEMH, alternative provision or youth work
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• Confident setting clear boundaries
• Thick-skinned but big-hearted
• Team player with a sense of humour

Why This Role?

• Small class sizes
• Supportive staff team
• Opportunity to make visible, meaningful impact
• Every day is different
• A chance to genuinely change futures

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive Daily Pay
• A dedicated consultant to help you every step of the way
• Continuous access to free CPD Academy Training

Apply today – attach your CV or email Anna-leigh.webster@teachingpersonnel

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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