Job Title: Learning Mentor
Location: Hillingdon, West London
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £95 - £125 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience)
Your Role
* Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
* Assisting with behaviour management, using restorative and positive approaches.
* Helping children to build social skills, emotional resilience, and self-esteem.
* Supporting teachers with personalised learning and tailored interventions.
* Promoting a safe, calm, and engaging classroom environment where all pupils can thrive.
What We're Looking For
* Experience working in a PRU, SEMH school, or another SEND setting.
* A calm, patient, and empathetic manner with strong behaviour management skills.
* A genuine passion for helping young learners overcome barriers to education.
* Team Teach or equivalent training (desirable, but not essential).
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education agencies, specialising in SEND and mainstream staffing. We work in partnership with schools, PRUs and alternative provisions across London, helping to match skilled and compassionate professionals with rewarding roles.
When you register with Tradewind, you'll receive
* PAYE only - no umbrella companies, offering full transparency and statutory benefits.
* Free access to The National College, providing over 2,500 CPD-accredited training courses.
* Dedicated consultant support from SEND specialists who understand your experience and career goals.
* A personalised, supportive service from registration through to successful placement.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEMH and enjoy working in a positive, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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