Job Description Job Title: Behaviour Mentor Location: Barnet, North London Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Salary: £90 - £115 per day (PAYE, dependent on experience) Behaviour Mentor - Join a Specialist PRU in Barnet Tradewind Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a highly supportive Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Barnet, seeking an experienced and resilient Behaviour Mentor to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who face social, emotional, and behavioural challenges within education. About the Role: You will play a key role in working with students who have SEND, particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, and behavioural difficulties. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges Promoting a positive learning environment through firm but compassionate behaviour strategies De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive choices Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and other professionals to support individual learning plans Acting as a positive role model and mentor to pupils The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Prior experience working with young people with challenging behaviour, ideally in a PRU, SEMH school, or youth work setting An understanding of a trauma-informed approach to behaviour Strong communication and conflict resolution skills Resilience, patience and a calm, professional manner Relevant training such as Team Teach or MAPA is highly desirable A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment? PAYE only - we do not use umbrella companies Access to over 2,500 free training courses through The National College A dedicated, safeguarding-trained SEND consultant to support your placement Long-standing relationships with schools across London, giving you access to exclusive vacancies If you're looking to make a genuine impact in the lives of vulnerable young people and thrive in a setting where every day brings a new challenge and opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.