Behaviour Support Mentor - Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
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Behaviour Support Mentor – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
Location: Stockport
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Daily Rate: £89 – £105 (PAYE)
Overview:
A specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Stockport is seeking a confident and emotionally intelligent Behaviour Mentor to support secondary-aged students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The role is ideal for candidates with a background in youth work, psychology, or behaviour intervention.
Responsibilities:
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Support students aged 11–16 with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
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Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.
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Deliver short intervention sessions focusing on behaviour, resilience and engagement.
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Work alongside teaching staff to implement behaviour strategies and re-engagement plans.
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Support with behaviour de-escalation and restorative practice.
Requirements:
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Previous experience in youth work, alternative provision or PRUs is essential.
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Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
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Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and positive behaviour approaches.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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