PRU Student Engagement Mentor

Student Engagement Mentor
Location: Manchester City Centre
Pay: Competitive and based on experience
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Student Engagement Mentor to join a welcoming and supportive Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) located in Manchester City Centre.

This specialist provision supports students aged 11-16 who have been unable to access mainstream education due to a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Students may present with needs such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma, attachment difficulties, low self-esteem, anger management challenges, school refusal, and behaviours that challenge. Many pupils require consistent support, positive role models, and structured interventions to help them achieve both academically and personally.

The successful Student Engagement Mentor will play a key role in building positive relationships, supporting emotional wellbeing, and helping students engage positively within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and support students in managing emotions effectively.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and attendance.
• Support students during lessons, interventions, and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Help de-escalate challenging situations using a calm and proactive approach.
• Encourage the development of social skills, resilience, confidence, and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to support student progress.
• Record and report on behaviour, wellbeing, and academic engagement where required.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or additional needs is desirable.
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, support work, care work, coaching, mentoring, psychology, or residential care are highly transferable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with students who may have experienced barriers to learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated personal consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to a wide range of free CPD courses and specialist training, including behaviour management and safeguarding qualifications.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temporary positions.
• Flexible working opportunities across Greater Manchester.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist educational settings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a genuine difference to the lives of students who need additional guidance, encouragement, and stability within their education.

Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this rewarding position in Manchester City Centre.

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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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