Job Title: Behaviour Mentors - PRUs & Behavioural Units
Location: Barnet, North West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term / Flexible Supply
Salary: Competitive PAYE Rates - Weekly Pay
Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a range of Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Behavioural Support Units across Barnet, and we are looking to appoint confident and committed Behaviour Mentors to support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs from September 2025.
These roles are ideal for those with experience in youth work, residential care, sports coaching or behaviour support, and who are passionate about helping young people re-engage with education.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Mentor in a PRU or behavioural unit, you will:
Support pupils aged 11-16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education
Deliver structured mentoring sessions and classroom-based support to manage and improve behaviour
Work 1:1 and in small groups to build trust and promote emotional resilience
Help create a calm, consistent and nurturing environment
Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to implement individual behaviour plans
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour or trauma
A calm, confident and non-judgemental approach
Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Resilience, patience and a genuine desire to make a difference
A background in education, youth services, criminal justice, or sports is highly desirable
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
We pay PAYE only - no umbrella companies
Access to The National College - over 2,500 online CPD courses
Free safeguarding, behaviour and trauma-informed training
Work with dedicated SEND and behaviour specialists
Flexible or long-term roles to suit your career goals
Opportunities for development in alternative and special education settings
If you're looking for a rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people and making a lasting impact in education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a Behaviour Mentor with Tradewind Recruitment and help shape brighter futures in Harrow's PRUs and Behavioural Units