SEMH Behaviour Mentor

SEMH Behaviour Mentor – Tameside PRU

Full-Time | September Start | Term-Time Only

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Mentor to join a supportive Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Tameside from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with secondary-aged pupils who have experienced barriers to education and require additional emotional, behavioural and pastoral support to help them succeed.

Every day is different, and every positive interaction has the potential to change a young person's future.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils with SEMH needs.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group interventions to improve engagement and confidence.
• Encourage positive choices and resilience both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Promote a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or additional needs.
• Has a calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Can confidently build professional relationships with pupils who may struggle to trust adults.
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to reach their potential.
• Has experience in education, youth work, residential care, coaching, mentoring, support work or similar roles (desirable but not essential).

Why Join This School?

This welcoming PRU is committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning through strong relationships, consistency and personalised support. Staff work collaboratively to celebrate every achievement, no matter how small, and are dedicated to helping young people re-engage with education and develop the skills they need for future success.

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Full-time role starting in September.
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities, including Team Teach.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

If you're ready to inspire, motivate and support young people to achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this rewarding September opportunity.

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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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