Behaviour & Learning Mentor – Hillingdon | SEMH/PRU School | £100–£130 per Day | September Start Are you experienced in working with vulnerable young people or individuals facing behavioural challenges? Are you a youth worker, ex-prison officer, or support worker looking to transition into a rewarding education-based role? A specialist SEMH/PRU school in Hillingdon is looking for a dedicated Behaviour and Learning Mentor to join their team in September 2025. This full-time teaching assistant style role offers a unique opportunity to work with students who require consistent boundaries, positive role modelling, and trauma-informed support. If you’re seeking meaningful graduate jobs or looking to apply your real-world experience in a school setting, this could be the ideal next step. Key Details: * Role: Behaviour & Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant equivalent) * Location: Hillingdon, West London * School Type: SEMH / PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) * Start Date: September 2025 * Salary: £100–£130 per day * Contract: Full-time, long-term * Enhanced DBS: Required (we can help with the process) Ideal Candidate Background: We are particularly interested in individuals with any of the following experience: * Youth worker, outreach mentor, or gang prevention background * Former prison officers, residential care workers, or support staff in secure settings * Experience with challenging behaviour, trauma, or SEMH * A calm, consistent and assertive approach to behaviour and crisis de-escalation * Knowledge of behaviour support techniques such as Team Teach, MAPA, or similar Day-to-Day Responsibilities: * Support students aged 11–16 with significant behavioural and emotional needs * Deliver small-group or 1:1 support to help manage behaviour and improve engagement * Provide classroom support in a teaching assistant capacity * Act as a role model and build trusting, professional relationships with pupils * Work with a multi-agency team including safeguarding and pastoral staff Why This Role is Different: * You won’t just be another teaching assistant—you’ll be a core member of the school’s behaviour intervention team * Excellent route into education, social work, or therapeutic youth support careers * Join a dedicated SEMH provision that values real-world experience just as much as qualifications * Receive full training and ongoing support from experienced staff Perfect for Those Seeking: * Graduate jobs with a focus on psychology, criminology, or education * A meaningful step into alternative provision or youth engagement * A structured, rewarding career supporting some of London’s most vulnerable learners Apply today to join this Hillingdon-based SEMH/PRU school as a Behaviour & Learning Mentor and help transform young lives through structure, trust, and consistency