Youth Mentor Role Overview: Position: Youth Mentor (PRU / Behaviour Support) Location: Sunderland Contract Type: Full Time Rate of Pay: £500 - £600 per week Working Hours: 08:30 - 16:00 About the School: Are you a calm, resilient, and confident Teaching Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting young people with highly challenging behaviour? We are working with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Sunderland that supports students who have been excluded or are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, or social needs. The school provides structured routines, clear boundaries, and high levels of pastoral support to help pupils re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours. Experience within a PRU or behaviour-focused setting is desirable but not essential; however, a strong understanding of behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and SEN/SEMH needs is required. As a Youth Mentor, you will: Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, helping them to engage with learning and regulate emotions. Assist in managing challenging and sometimes high-risk behaviours, using positive behaviour support strategies. Build strong, professional relationships with pupils who may struggle with trust, authority, or boundaries. Support teachers in delivering structured lessons in a highly controlled classroom environment. Work c...